- Bootspace less important than passenger space
- Audi A8 still has a large boot, even in PHEV format
- Huge amounts of interior space on offer
Despite being such a large car, the Audi A8's prime audience really isn't looking for out and out practicality.
Acres of lounging room in a comfortable rear compartment (we’ve talked more about this in the Comfort section) are more important than outright luggage capacity, although the A8 does have a large, well-shaped boot.
It boasts a 505-litre boot in both standard- and long-wheelbase form (compared with 515 for the BMW 7 Series and 510 for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class), although this figure drops to 390-litres in the plug-in hybrid due to the battery.
Most importantly, there’s acres of leg, shoulder and headroom in the rear and there’s lots of storage cubbies around the cabin as well as a very nice interior lighting package. It also has slightly more rear legroom than the previous-generation A8 thanks to a slightly longer wheelbase.
There are also two Isofix points in the rear and one optional fitting in the front passenger seat.
Safety
- No Euro NCAP score
- Strong space frame construction
- Lots of driver assistance tech
The A8 hasn’t been tested by Euro NCAP, but is built around a very strong construction and comes with the very latest driver assistance tech, so you should be in good hands.
All cars benefit from Quattro four-wheel drive as standard so grip, even in the worst conditions, is generally outstanding. There are a multitude of airbags plus two standard and one optional Isofix child seat mount.
Standard driver assistance systems include:
- Adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning
- Emergency assist
- Head-up display
- Parking System Plus with front and rear sensors
- Rear-view camera
- Advanced key
- Audi Pre-sense Basic
- Audi Pre-sense Front
- Camera-based traffic sign recognition
- Tyre-pressure warning light
There’s also the optional City Assist Pack, which contains:
- Cross-Traffic Assist Front
- Audi Side Assist
- Audi Pre-sense Rear
