Audi A8 2002

This generation of Audi A8 has been produced from November, 2002 to September, 2007. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. 2002 Audi A8 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (14 versions) and front wheel drive (4 versions).

This Audi is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 3.0 to 6.0 litres and power of from 220 to 450 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 3.0 to 4.2 litres and power of from 233 to 326 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Audi A8 2002 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.6 to 14.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 8.4 to 9.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Audi A8 2002 petrol engine version is Audi A8 3.0, consuming 9.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Audi A8 2002 diesel - Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro for 100 kilometers consumes 8.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Audi A8 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +13% for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Audi A8 modification.

Audi A8 2002 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 230 to 353 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 226 to 259 grams per kilometer. From Audi A8 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Audi A8 3.0 which produces an average of 230 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Audi A8 diesels least CO2 distributes Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro - 226 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.1 seconds has Audi A8 6.0 quattro version, conversely the tardiest one is Audi A8 3.0 Long reaching this speed only in 8.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 6.0 petrol 12-cylinder 450 hp version (Audi A8 6.0 quattro) and 13 other versions.

Lenght of Audi A8 is 511 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Audi A8 is about 2 cm longer than BMW 7 series. Audi A8 gross weight is from 2270 to 2595 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Audi A8 trunk space is 500 litres.

This Audi is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 4900 €. Users calculated Audi A8 2002 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3200 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 18% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Audi A8 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Audi A8 prices and costs.

Audi A8 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Audi A8 2004 3.0 Jan 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2004 3.0 Long Jan 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2004 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jul 2004 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.0 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI Long Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 11.0 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2002 3.7 quattro 4x4 Nov 2002 — Jul 2006 3.7 Petrol 280 HP 11.7 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2005 3.9 Diesel 275 HP 9.6 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2005 3.9 Diesel 275 HP 9.6 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro 4x4 Nov 2002 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 4.2 quattro Long 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Jul 2006 — Sep 2007 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2006 — Sep 2007 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.2 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.2 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2004 6.0 quattro Long 4x4 Jan 2004 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull petrol version (450 HP)

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 13.8 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 6.0 quattro 4x4 Jan 2005 — Sep 2007

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 14.7 l/100km All wheel
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Audi A8 prices

Audi A8 2002 - 2007 sedan price in Latvia is from 2900 € to 8500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Audi A8 price is very high - Audi A8 is approximately for 45 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2002 - 2007 prices). Audi A8 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Audi could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Audi A8 2007 price 4700 € 6500 € 8500 €
Audi A8 2006 price 4300 € 5500 € 7000 €
Audi A8 2005 price 5000 € 5500 € 6000 €
Audi A8 2004 price 3900 € 4700 € 6000 €
Audi A8 2003 price 2900 € 3800 € 4400 €
Audi A8 2002 price 3000 € 3300 € 3800 €

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Audi A8 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Audi A8 reliability is entirely high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of only 8.7 percent of Audi A8 of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 13.9%.

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Audi A8 2002 features (options)

Percentage of Audi A8 with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
86%
Rain sensor
74%
Conditioning
73%
Xenon headlights
69%
Metallic paint
69%
Leather upholstery
58%
Electrically adjustable seats
58%
Rear parking sensors
54%
Cruise control
54%
Heated seats
54%
Front parking sensors
52%
Navigation
52%
Electrically adjustable steering wheel
47%
Adjustable steering wheel
40%
Bi-xenon lights
39%
Dimming mirrors
38%
Tire pressure control
36%
Auxiliary heating
31%
Sunroof
31%
Distance control
12%

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Audi A8 reviews

Total 4 Audi A8 owner reviews

Audi A8 2004 Diesel 4.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:7`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 350 € (~ 350 € per year)
Total car rating:
9
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