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About the Audi A8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $188,000 for the Base variant and topping out at $249,200 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.
Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (273kW/445Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (184kW/550Nm) and 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (258kW/800Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2012 A8 was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 Audi A8 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $199,900 |
| 4.2L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $249,200 |
| 4.1L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $249,200 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Audi A8 Dimensions
1460mm
1949mm
5137mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Audi A8 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8
The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi A8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi A8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 4.1L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
2012 Audi A8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 offers a 2 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.
Audi A8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $188,000.
The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $249,200.
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 1949mm wide, 5267mm in length and sits 1471mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 273kW of power from its 4.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2670 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.