Real Audi A8 fuel consumption
Audi A8 real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 13% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 12% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 15% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Audi A8 produced from 1994 to 2021. For Audi A8 produced up to 2008 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +5%, while for those produced after 2008 it is on average +29%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2017
Audi A8 2017
Average real diesel consumption difference: +33%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
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3.0Audi A8 2017 3.0 55 L TFSI quattro 340 HP AT 4x4 | 7.8 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2017 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 340 HP AT 4x4 | 7.8 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2017 3.0 50 L TDI quattro 286 HP AT 4x4 | 5.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km+33% |
3.0Audi A8 2017 3.0 50 TDI quattro 286 HP AT 4x4 | 5.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km+33% |
2013
Audi A8 2013
Average real petrol consumption difference: +14% Average real diesel consumption difference: +43%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
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3.0Audi A8 2013 3.0 TFSI quattro 310 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 7.8 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2013 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 310 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 7.9 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2013 3.0 TDI quattro 258 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+54% |
3.0Audi A8 2013 L 3.0 TDI quattro 258 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+50% |
4.0Audi A8 2013 4.0 TFSI quattro 435 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km+14% |
4.0Audi A8 2013 L 4.0 TFSI quattro 435 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | |
4.1Audi A8 2013 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro 385 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+34% |
4.1Audi A8 2013 4.1 L 4.2 TDI quattro 385 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 7.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+32% |
2010
Audi A8 2010
Average real petrol consumption difference: +22% Average real diesel consumption difference: +29%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
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2.0Audi A8 2012 2.0 TFSI AT | Petrol | 6.3 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2010 3.0 TFSI quattro AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2010 3.0 TDI V6 210 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2010 3.0 TDI quattro 250 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km+25% |
4.0Audi A8 2012 4.0 TFSI V8 AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.4 l/100km | |
4.1Audi A8 2010 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro AT 4x4 | Diesel | 7.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+33% |
4.2Audi A8 2010 4.2 FSI quattro AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.5 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km+22% |
2007
Audi A8 2007
Average real petrol consumption difference: +20% Average real diesel consumption difference: +5%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
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2.8Audi A8 2007 2.8 FSI AT | Petrol | 8.3 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2007 3.0 TDI quattro 233 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+7% |
3.0Audi A8 2007 3.0 TDI quattro Long 233 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+7% |
3.1Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI 260 HP AT | Petrol | 9.9 l/100km | |
3.1Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI Long 260 HP AT | Petrol | 9.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+11% |
3.1Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI quattro 260 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | |
4.1Audi A8 2007 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro 326 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+2% |
4.1Audi A8 2007 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro Long 326 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+2% |
4.2Audi A8 2007 4.2 FSI quattro 350 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km+34% |
4.2Audi A8 2007 4.2 FSI quattro Long 350 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km+34% |
6.0Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro 450 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 14.7 l/100km | 15.6 l/100km+6% |
6.0Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long 450 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 13.8 l/100km | 15.6 l/100km+13% |
2002
Audi A8 2002
Average real petrol consumption difference: +13% Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
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3.0Audi A8 2004 3.0 220 HP AT | Petrol | 9.6 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2004 3.0 Long 220 HP AT | Petrol | 9.6 l/100km | |
3.0Audi A8 2004 3.0 TDI quattro 233 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km+6% |
3.0Audi A8 2005 3.0 TDI quattro Long 233 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km+5% |
3.2Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI 260 HP AT | Petrol | 9.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+22% |
3.2Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI Long 260 HP AT | Petrol | 9.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+22% |
3.2Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI quattro 260 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.0 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+9% |
3.7Audi A8 2002 3.7 quattro AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.7 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km+15% |
3.9Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro 275 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+3% |
3.9Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro Long 275 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+3% |
4.2Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro 335 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km0% |
4.2Audi A8 2003 4.2 quattro Long 335 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km0% |
4.2Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro 350 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km+26% |
4.2Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro Long 350 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km+26% |
4.2Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro 326 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+6% |
4.2Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro Long 326 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 9.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+6% |
6.0Audi A8 2004 6.0 quattro Long 450 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 13.8 l/100km | 14.8 l/100km+7% |
6.0Audi A8 2005 6.0 quattro 450 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 14.7 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km-1% |
1999
Audi A8 1999
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
1994
Audi A8 1994
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Audi A8 versions are shown in the table below.
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.