The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 89,900
€ 78,100
€ 89,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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 3.0 TDI
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.23 %
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
CTBD
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
242 hp
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 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
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 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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17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 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
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
879 mi
Range
739 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
739 mi
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
