The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 81,700

€ 78,100

€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 5.1 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
57.5 in
122.9
207.4
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.02 %

General
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 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 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
242 hp
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
861 mi
Range
739 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
739 mi
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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