Audi

Audi A8

Price $99,000 – $151,600
Fuel consumption 8.9 – 17.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 81%(view ratings)
A plug-in hybrid powertrain joins the A8 lineup for 2020. Consisting of a turbocharged V6 engine, an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, it generates 449 horsepower while offering an EV range of about 40 kilometres. Performance enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the updated S8 variant, which uses a twin-turbo V8 to deliver 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It also gets a dynamically tuned AWD system, an adaptive air suspension and four-wheel steering.

Audi A8

Pricing
MSRP CA$99,000
Fees CA$2,410
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,863/month
Powertrain
Engine 3,0 l V6
Power 335 hp @ 5,000 rpm (250 kW)
Torque 369 lb·ft @ 1,370 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Full-size luxury sedan, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid
Assembly Neckarsulm, DE
Generation 4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 13.5 L/100km
Highway 8.9 L/100km
Combined 11.5 L/100km
Autonomy 713 km
CO₂ emissions 267 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof standard
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats standard
Head-up display optional
Surround-view camera standard
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
GPS standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Wireless phone charging optional
Premium audio system optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Front suspension independent, multi-link
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P255/45HR19
Rear tires P255/45HR19
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 5,302 mm (209″)
Width 2,130 mm (84″)
Height 1,485 mm (58″)
Wheelbase 3,128 mm (123″)
Weight 2,155 kg (4,751 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 354 l
Fuel tank 82 l (18 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 5.8 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10
Average 81%(view ratings)