# Audi Q8 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 19 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2019-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Audi Q8 is a midsize/large SUV rated at 19 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. ## Every 2027 Audi Q8 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Q8 quattro | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 459 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 Q8 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20 | | 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20 | | 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 18 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19 | 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 Q8 changed over the years? - **2024:** combined mpg went from 20 to 19. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 18 to 20. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 19 to 18. ## What does it cost to run a Q8? The EPA puts the 2027 Audi Q8's fuel cost at **$4,350 a year**, against about $2,985 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 46% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $21,750 in fuel. ## Q8 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Audi Q8 get? The 2027 Audi Q8 is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Audi Q8 have? The 2027 Audi Q8 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi Q8? Yes. The Audi Q8 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi Q8 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2023 Audi Q8 has the highest combined rating, up to 20 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 Q8 for a year? About $4,350 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 Q8? The most efficient 2027 version, the Q8 quattro, is rated 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Audi Q8 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 459 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 Q8 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Audi Q8 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 Q8 cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $4,350 compares with about $2,985 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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