Audi Q8 quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi Q8 quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #58 of 126 (54th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #106 of 166 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #130 of 192 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #135 of 191 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #70 of 90 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi Q8 quattro placed highest in 2022 at #58 of 126, and lowest in 2026 at #135 of 191. It spent 1 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2024 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Q8 quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Audi Q8 quattro burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Audi Q8 quattro is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.