2016 Audi A8
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Audi A8 is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-28 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 28 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,350-$5,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 360-553 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 A8 costs about $3,350 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,912. Over five years that is about $19,562 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this A8 configuration spends about $5,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The A8 sits roughly 7 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 28 MPG | $3,350 |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 A8 records tailpipe CO₂ of 360-553 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.