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Curb Weight | 4685 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 | 202.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 117.9 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 | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 14 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 18 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 605 @ 6100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 517 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 3.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 155 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.
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| Price | $33,000 | $30,535 | $30,590 | $30,645 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 24/Comb 18 MPG | City 53/Hwy 46/Comb 50 MPG | City 50/Hwy 47/Comb 49 MPG | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $50,887 | $47,246 | $53,795 | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 605 @ 6100 RPM | 138 @ 5200 RPM | 181 @ 6000 RPM | 201 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |