Against 268 other Hybrid cars rated 2021–2023, the A8 L trails their 28.5 mpg average by 6.5 mpg, about $398 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2000, the 3L 6-cyl (2013–2018), does 24.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 8-cyl (2000–2012), 18.5: $528 a year apart.
Every Audi A8 L engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 21.3 / 32.3 | 2013–2018 | $1,548 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 19.8 / 27.2 | 2019–2023 | $1,714 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 17 / 27.5 | 2013–2018 | $1,892 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 15.9 / 23.4 | 2000–2012 | $2,076 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Chrysler 300 21 mpg and the Kia K5 31.3 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2023 A8 L.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2021–2023 | +$398 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,788 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Audi A8 L gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the A8 L changed over the years
The A8 L peaked in 2016 at 25 mpg (21 city, 32.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 18 — 7 mpg apart, or $597 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 22. The biggest single-year change came in 2014: 20 to 23.5 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2020 | 21 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 17.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2017 | 18.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 32.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 32.5 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2014 | 20 / 31 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 27 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 30 EPA ratings of the Audi A8 L — 4 engines across 2000–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,788. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Audi A8 L get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the A8 L has averaged 20.8 mpg.
Is the 2023 A8 L more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which A8 L year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 25 mpg combined (21 city, 32.5 highway).
Does the A8 L get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 22 mpg for the 2023 A8 L against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger, about $84 a year less to run.
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