The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 70,000
€ 92,000
€ 70,000
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 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.9
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
117.8
202.2
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
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.28 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
242 hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 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
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
37 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
932 mi
Range
769 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
769 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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
123.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 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
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
