Audi S8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi S8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 18 model years, from 2003 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 18 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #43 of 46 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #60 of 68 (12th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #61 of 70 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #59 of 66 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #86 of 92 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #99 of 107 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #82 of 101 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #104 of 112 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #104 of 110 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #117 of 125 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #69 of 78 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #60 of 66 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #57 of 69 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #47 of 62 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 56 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #51 of 58 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #54 of 60 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 35 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large 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 placed highest in 2027 at #28 of 35, and lowest in 2018 at #117 of 125. It spent 0 of its 18 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 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 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 520 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 545 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 545 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 501 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 484 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 452 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 26 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 483 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 26 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 483 | 4/10 |
| 2009 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | GUZZLER | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 7 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2007 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2009 → 2013 | 15 → 18 mpg | +3 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 18 → 20 mpg | +2 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 20 → 18 mpg | -2 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What S8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Audi S8 burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 18 mpg the Audi S8 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $626 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.