Audi Q8 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi Q8 model year from 2020 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Q8 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, Electric powertrains; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 20 MPG combined). Electric versions are shown in MPGe — a different unit, listed separately from gas MPG. 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 Q8 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 16–19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $86,300 543 listings
2025 16–19 MPG · 74–78 MPGe Electric, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $68,692 92 listings
2024 15–19 MPG · 86–87 MPGe Electric, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $62,991 29 listings
2023 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $46,997 221 listings
2022 15–20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $42,379 112 listings
2021 15 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $36,998 120 listings
2020 15 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $32,245 54 listings

2026 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2026 Q8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $86,300 on VehiSales (543 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Q8 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 23 19 MPG
RS Q8 Performance 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2025 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2025 Q8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (Electric, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG; electric versions rated 74–78 MPGe. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $68,692 on VehiSales (92 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 77 80 78 MPGe · 272 mi range
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro (21 inch wheels) Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 73 75 74 MPGe · 254 mi range
Q8 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 23 19 MPG
RS Q8 Performance 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2024 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2024 Q8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (Electric, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG; electric versions rated 86–87 MPGe. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $62,991 on VehiSales (29 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro Electric Automatic (A2) Electricity 84 90 87 MPGe · 296 mi range
Q8 Sportback e-tron ultra quattro Electric Automatic (A2) Electricity 84 89 86 MPGe · 300 mi range
Q8 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 23 19 MPG
RS Q8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2023 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2023 Q8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $46,997 on VehiSales (221 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RS Q8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 20 16 MPG

2022 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2022 Q8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $42,379 on VehiSales (112 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Q8 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 18 23 20 MPG
RS Q8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2021 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2021 Q8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $36,998 on VehiSales (120 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RS Q8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2020 Audi Q8: engines & MPG

The 2020 Q8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $32,245 on VehiSales (54 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RS Q8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does an Audi Q8 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Q8 range from 15 to 20 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.

What powertrains does the 2026 Audi Q8 have?

The 2026 Q8 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl powertrains — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Audi Q8 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas Q8 version specifies premium gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric Q8?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid and electric (shown in MPGe) versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Audi Q8 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/audi/q8.

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