2020 Audi A8 L MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 Audi A8 L.

The 2020 Audi A8 L has 3 model options: Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L has a 48V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

The 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L has a 48V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

The 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L has a 48V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 Audi A8 L Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2020 Audi A8 L is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L 18 15 23
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 21 17 26
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 23 21 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 Audi A8 L?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2020 Audi A8 L is $3,600.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2020 Audi A8 L to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L $4,100 spend $9,000 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,200 save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 Audi A8 L Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2020 Audi A8 L will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L 17
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 14
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 7

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 Audi A8 L Emit?

The 2020 Audi A8 L will emit an average of about 5,690,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 194 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 Audi A8 L.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2020 Audi A8 L model options.

Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $9,000
Fuel Cost $4,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Electric Motor 48V Li-Ion
ATV Type Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Grams of CO2 7,425,000
Trees Needed to Offset 354
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Electric Motor 48V Li-Ion
ATV Type Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Grams of CO2 6,450,000
Trees Needed to Offset 307
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $3,200
Fuel Type 1 Premium and Electricity
Fuel Type 2 Electricity
Electric Motor 100kW AC Induction
ATV Type Plug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum 7
Grams of CO2 3,195,000
Trees Needed to Offset 152
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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