The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 92,000
€ 70,000
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
122.9
207.3
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.28 %
General
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CHJA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
201 hp
A8 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A8 3.0 TDI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
39 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
769 mi
Range
932 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
932 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.4 kWh
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
