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2009 Audi A8 fuel consumption
10 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
8.4–12.0 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,811–$3,511
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
224–290 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 11% less fuel than the typical 2009 car, which averaged 9.4 L/100km.
Every 2009 Audi A8 version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic LWB Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 8.4 | 12.0 | 6.4 | $2,811 | 224 Worse than average |
| 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic LWB Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 8.5 | – | – | $2,844 | 227 Worse than average |
| 4.2 TDI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Turbo Diesel | 9.4 | 13.3 | 7.2 | $3,145 | 249 Worse than average |
| 4.2 TDI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Turbo Diesel | 9.7 | – | – | $3,246 | 261 Worse than average |
| 3.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 3.2L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.9 | 16.0 | 7.8 | $3,189 | 259 Worse than average |
| 4.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic LWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.9 | 15.7 | 8.2 | $3,189 | 259 Worse than average |
| 4.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.9 | 15.7 | 8.2 | $3,189 | 259 Worse than average |
| 3.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 3.2L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 11.1 | – | – | $3,248 | 266 Worse than average |
| 4.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic LWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.0 | – | – | $3,511 | 290 Worse than average |
| 4.2 FSI quattro Tiptronic NWB Sedan Auto | 4.2L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.0 | – | – | $3,511 | 290 Worse than average |
Audi A8 in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.