About the Audi A8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $159,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $341,916 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2008.
Engine options include 4.2L multi-point injection (257kW/440Nm), 6.0L multi-point injection (331kW/580Nm), 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (240kW/650Nm), 3.1L petrol direct injection (191kW/330Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (171kW/450Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2008 A8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Audi A8 Dimensions
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2008 Audi A8 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8
The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 13.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi A8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.1 L/100km |
| 6.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 13.9 L/100km |
| 4.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.7 L/100km |
| 3.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.1 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
2008 Audi A8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi A8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $159,900.
The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $341,916.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2300 kg
The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1894mm wide, 5181mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 331kW of power from its 6.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2545 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.