Audi S8 quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi S8 quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2001 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #52 of 54 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #50 of 52 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi S8 quattro placed highest in 2002 at #50 of 52, and lowest in 2001 at #52 of 54. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | GUZZLER | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What S8 quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Audi S8 quattro burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 15 mpg the Audi S8 quattro is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,073 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars 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.