Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1995–2027
Audi A8
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Audi A8. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 10.7 L/100km: 26 mpg UK, 22 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 10.7 L/100km
- 2027 official
- UK mpg
- 26 mpg
- US mpg
- 22 mpg
- On a full tank
- 674 km
- 72 L tank
What a A8 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $31.43 per 100 km | $3,457 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $25.81 per 100 km | $2,864 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £30.00 per 100 miles | £2,100 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.78 per 100 miles | $2,671 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
D5, 2017–2027
Specs for the 55 TFSI quattro; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- D5
- Built
- 2017-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,172 mm
- Width
- 1,945 mm
- Height
- 1,473 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,998 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 turbo petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 250 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 72 L
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
D2, 1994–2002
Specs for the 2.8 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- D2
- Built
- 1994-2002
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,034 mm
- Width
- 1,880 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,883 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,640 kg
- Boot
- 524 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,771 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 142 kW
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 90 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 14.1 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 15.2 L/100km | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
Audi A8 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Audi A8?
The 2027 Audi A8 uses 10.7 L/100km by its official figures: 26 mpg in UK gallons and 22 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Audi A8 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,457 in New Zealand, $2,864 in Australia, £2,100 in United Kingdom, $2,671 in United States.
How far does a Audi A8 go on a full tank?
About 674 km (419 miles) from its 72 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Audi A8's boot?
524 L, for the 55 TFSI quattro.
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