Does the Audi A8 have a 2.0T model?

[Clarisse]

The Audi A8 is not equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The Audi A8 is a large luxury car under the Audi brand, and this model uses two types of engines in total: one is a low-power version 3.0T turbocharged engine, and the other is a high-power version 3.0T turbocharged engine. Details about the Audi A8 engines are as follows: 1. The low-power version 3.0T turbocharged engine has 286 horsepower and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. The maximum torque speed of this engine ranges from 1340 to 4430 rpm, and the maximum power speed ranges from 4500 to 6400 rpm. It is equipped with direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block, paired with an 8AT transmission. 2. The high-power version 3.0T turbocharged engine has 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The maximum torque speed of this engine ranges from 1370 to 4500 rpm, and the maximum power speed ranges from 5000 to 6400 rpm. It is equipped with direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block, paired with an 8AT transmission.

[ClaytonMarie]

As a long-time Audi enthusiast, I can definitively say the previous generation Audi A8L did have a 2.0T version, with the 2018 model selling particularly well in China. While putting a 2.0T engine in a full-size luxury sedan might sound exaggerated, its power delivery was actually tuned quite intelligently - the 252 horsepower was perfectly adequate for moving such a large body, making city overtaking effortless. However, the new A8L models this year have switched to starting with 3.0T engines, making the 2.0T version virtually unavailable now, likely because customers felt a four-cylinder engine didn't suit the flagship model's prestige. I've personally ridden in a friend's 2.0T A8L - the chassis insulation was indeed excellent, though the engine note sounded slightly thin when flooring the accelerator. For buyers, I'd recommend checking the used car market where prices can be about 100,000 yuan cheaper than V6 models, but be aware of the common transmission hesitation issue.

[DelLondyn]

I drove an A8L 45TFSI for three years, referring to the 2.0T model. What impressed me most was its excellent fuel consumption control, with just over 7 liters on highway cruising and about 11 liters in city traffic jams, which is more practical than the 6-cylinder version. I chose it mainly to save on purchase tax, given that the car price was over 800,000 yuan, and the 2.0-liter displacement could save tens of thousands in taxes. Audi has tuned this powertrain to be quite mature, paired with a 48V mild hybrid system, making the start particularly brisk. However, the new models have indeed discontinued the 2.0T version, probably because the manufacturer felt it wasn't flagship enough. I recommend considering used cars from around 2021, generally priced between 400,000 and 500,000 yuan, but be sure to carefully check the maintenance records, as repairing the air suspension can be quite costly.

[EvelynMarie]

Those who follow Audi's product line know that the A8L launched a 2.0T model between 2018 and 2020, the one with the 45TFSI badge at the rear. The driving experience is quite interesting—the turbo kicks in at just 1,800 rpm, and the initial acceleration feels even punchier than the 3.0T. This powertrain was an innovation in the full-size luxury segment, though you can sense subtle vibrations from the four-cylinder engine when idling at traffic lights. Currently, dealers say the new model only starts with the 3.0T, so it’s worth considering parallel import channels or scouring the used market. If buying, be sure to check the catalytic converter—it’s the most notorious issue with older Audis.