Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VvsHyundai Centennial 4.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002
VS

Hyundai Centennial

4.5 V8

270 hp4498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
260hp194kW
270hp201kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
381Nm281lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,697cc226cu in
4,498cc274cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
525L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VHyundai Centennial 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V6,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V85,000 rpm3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
29.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
270 hp
201 kW

Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V and Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
381 Nm
281 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V88.5 s

Although Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8 has more power, AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V and Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
381 Nm
281 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
-
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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