Audi A8 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi A8 model year from 1997 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the A8 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 3.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2027 (up to 22 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Audi A8 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $104,295 | 32 listings |
| 2025 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $74,996 | 12 listings |
| 2024 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $53,988 | 9 listings |
| 2015 | 22 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $16,495 | 83 listings |
| 2014 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 3.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18 MPG | 3.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18 MPG | 3.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
2027 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2027 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2026 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2026 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $104,295 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2025 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2025 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $74,996 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2024 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2024 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $53,988 on VehiSales (9 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2015 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2015 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,495 on VehiSales (83 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 30 | 22 MPG |
| A8 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
2014 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2014 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| A8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
2013 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2013 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| A8 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
2012 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2012 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
2011 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2011 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2010 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2010 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2009 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2009 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2008 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2008 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2007 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2007 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2006 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2006 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2005 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2005 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2003 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2002 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2002 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2001 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2000 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 2000 A8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1999 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 1999 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 3.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 quattro | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| A8 | 3.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1998 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 1998 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 3.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1997 Audi A8: engines & MPG
The 1997 A8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 3.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| A8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Audi A8 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the A8 range from 18 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2027 model year.
What engines does the 2027 Audi A8 have?
The 2027 A8 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Audi A8 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas A8 version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric A8?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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