Audi · 1997–2018 · Gas
Audi A8 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 22 model years of the Audi A8, from 1997 to 2018. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2018, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2018 model is 22% more efficient than the best 1997 model (22 vs. 18 MPG). The 2018 model is 2% less efficient than the median large car that year (22 vs. 22.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- A8, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every A8 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 29 | 22.5 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2017 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 29 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2015 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 30 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,693 |
| 2014 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 28 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,821 |
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 28 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,821 |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 28 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG | 17 / 27 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 23 | 22 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 23 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 22 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 22 | 18.5 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 23 | 21 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 23 | 20.5 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 23 | 20 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2000 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 20 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 1999 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1998 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 24 | 21 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1997 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A8 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Audi A8, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,693 a year.
Which Audi A8 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Audi A8?
The 2018 Audi A8 is rated up to 22 MPG combined.