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Curb Weight | 4464 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 207.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 41.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 122.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 83.1 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 333 @ 5300 RPM | ||
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Torque | 325 @ 2900 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L | ||
0 to 60 | 5.5 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you desire an executive sedan that is just different enough to spark interest yet comes from a brand whose luxury credentials need no explaining, the 2018 Audi A8 satisfies. If you want that in a high-end sedan with thrilling power and performance, look to the souped-up S8 variant.
If you can wait for the 2019 Audi A8, you’ll get an even more advanced vehicle. Otherwise, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series are fresher flagships, while an all-new Lexus LS is around the corner. If you want CarPlay or Android Auto, wait or look elsewhere.
![]() Used 2018 Audi A8 L 3.0T Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2018 Acura RLX | ![]() Used 2018 Cadillac XTS | ![]() Used 2018 Cadillac CT6 | ||
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| Price | $18,000 | $18,750 | $16,700 | $22,300 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 29/Comb 22 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 333 @ 5300 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 305 @ 6800 RPM | 404 @ 5700 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |