# Audi A8 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 22 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Audi A8 is a large car rated at 22 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. ## Every 2027 Audi A8 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A8 quattro | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 19/27 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 414 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Audi A8 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | 4WD | 22 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 18-23 | | 2020 | 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 18-23 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 18-22 | | 2018 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 19-22 | | 2017 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2016 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 6.3L V12 | Automatic | AWD | 16-28 | | 2015 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged; 6.3L V12; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD | 16-28 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the A8 changed over the years? - **2023:** AWD became available; 4WD was dropped. - **2022:** dropped 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4WD became available; AWD was dropped. - **2020:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2019:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; dropped 3.0L V6 supercharged and 4.0L V8 turbo. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 22 to 19-22. - **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel and 6.3L V12. ## What does it cost to run a A8? The EPA puts the 2027 Audi A8's fuel cost at **$3,750 a year**, against about $2,437 for other current large car: roughly 54% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $18,750 in fuel. ## A8 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hyundai Sonata](/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) | Gas, Hybrid | 26-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$2,600 | | [Acura Integra](/vehicles/acura-integra) | Gas | 24-32 mpg | -- | $2,550-$3,400 | | [Kia K5](/vehicles/kia-k5) | Gas | 27-30 mpg | -- | $2,250-$2,500 | | [BMW 7 Series](/vehicles/bmw-7-series) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 20-28 mpg | -- | $2,950-$4,100 | | [Genesis G80](/vehicles/genesis-g80) | Electric, Gas | 18-23 mpg | 300 mi | $800-$4,550 | | [Mercedes-Benz S-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-s-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 14-23 mpg | -- | $3,550-$5,850 | | [Porsche Panamera](/vehicles/porsche-panamera) | Gas | 21 mpg | -- | $3,900 | | [Genesis G90](/vehicles/genesis-g90) | Gas, Hybrid | 20-21 mpg | -- | $3,900-$4,100 | Other current large car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Audi A8 get? The 2027 Audi A8 is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Audi A8 have? The 2027 Audi A8 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi A8? Yes. The Audi A8 has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi A8 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2016 Audi A8 has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi A8 for a year? About $3,750 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Audi A8? The most efficient 2027 version, the A8 quattro, is rated 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Audi A8 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 414 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Audi A8 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Audi A8 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Audi A8 cheap to run compared with other large cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,750 compares with about $2,437 for other current large car models. 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