The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
202.2 in
Length
207.3 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CTBA
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
242 hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
769 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
769 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data