2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.8

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Fullsize Sedan
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$95,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

The cabin is beautifully crafted

Cargo space design and opening make it impractical at times

A new set of standard features

Excellent performance from the V6

A huge learning curve in the infotainment system

The Appearance package comes with AWD

An easy-to-use infotainment system

Ride quality can be a bit firm for your liking

Specs & Features

$95,900

price

443 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The2021 Audi A8 L PHEVfares well in the fullsize sedan segment. Adding $9,400 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Audi A8 L PHEV carries a price of MSRP $95,900 and is offered in one trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 3.0L turbocharged V6 Plug-in Hybridsupported by a 14.1-kWh electric system. Mated to an 8-Speed Automatic, it makes 443 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 21 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 23 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Audi A8 hybrid is excellent, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. Audi offers the same 10 colors for the A8 L PHEV. The Audi A8 L PHEV directly with the BMW 7 Series PHEV and Porsche Panamera 4 E-hybrid.

Buying Advice

The fullsize sedan catches more attention than the previous models. The Audi A8 L PHEV is luxurious and has more mileage, a wide variety of technology features, and quality. The hybrid not only beats the standard gasoline model in terms of mileage but also in terms of eco-friendly. 

Trims

    Base
    $95,900 onwards
    • 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen display
    • 22-Way power heating and ventilated front seats
    • Premium Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$95,900

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.21

Horsepower

389 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$95,900

plug-in-hybrid

7.83

443 hp @ 5000 rpm

516 lb.-ft.

5

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$109,800- $140,000

Gasoline

8.48

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    4.9 sec13.4 sec130 mph
    4.8 sec13.2 sec172 mph
    4.9 sec11.7 sec-

    2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg17.2 gal.361.2/447.2 mi.
      20 mpg29 mpg24 mpg22.2 gal.442/640.9 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg12.1 gal.229.9/314.6 mi.

      2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        208.7 in.76.6 in.58.6 in.4.8 in.123.2 in.
        208.2 in.76.9 in.59.2 in.5.1 in.126.6 in.
        207.4 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.

        2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          10.4 cu.ft.108.6 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.
          12.9 cu.ft.-12.9 cu.ft.

          2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            64 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
            12.9 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.
            20.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.

            2021 Audi A8 L Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              970 lbs.5335 lbs.
              833 lbs.4848 lbs.
              -4610 lbs.

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