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    2018 Audi A8

    Used from

    $192,000 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $192,000 for the Base variant and topping out at $334,711 for the S8 Plus.

    There are 5 variants of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2018.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/580Nm), 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (445kW/750Nm) and 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (283kW/850Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2018 A8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Light Response
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Audi Side Assist
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Number Of: 1
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Usb Connection Rear
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.6
      • Screen Size (in): 8.60
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 10.0
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.5
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.50
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Television
      • Touch Screen
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 128.00
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1501
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1464
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Suede
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.6
      • Screen Size (in): 8.60
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 286
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 340
      • Maximum Power Kw: 210
      • Maximum Power Kw: 250
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 600
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 3750
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1370
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 14
      • Number Of: 17
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    PLUS

    Adds to Base:
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 580
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4000
    • Ventilation system
      • Fragrance Diffuser
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Audi Side Assist
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.60
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.50
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustable
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1501
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1464
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearknob: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.60
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 3750
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5000
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 14

    S8

    Adds to PLUS:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    Removes from PLUS:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Light Response
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Compressor
      • Number Of: 1
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.6
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 10.0
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.5
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Television
      • Touch Screen
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 128.00
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Suede
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.6
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 286
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 340
      • Maximum Power Kw: 210
      • Maximum Power Kw: 250
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 580
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 600
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1370
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 17
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Fragrance Diffuser
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S8 PLUS

    Adds to S8:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    Removes from S8:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    See all 2018 Audi A8 Specs

    2018 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1473mm
    1945mm
    5172mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Audi A8 Dimensions

    2018 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 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 5.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S8 PLUS with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.2L 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 A8Fuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.2 L/100km
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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.

    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $192,000.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the S8 PLUS that starts from $334,711.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Plus, PLUS, S8 and S8 PLUS.

    The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1945mm wide, 5302mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the S8 PLUS which has 445kW of power from its 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.

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