2021 Audi A8 mpg
Combined mpg, L 55 TFSI AWD
21mpg
- 17 city, 26 highway.
- 5 mpg below the median of 81 sedans (2021).
- 3 trims: 21 to 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid L 3.0T e quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | N/A | N/A | $1,488 |
| L 60 TFSI e Plug-in Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | 17.2 | 396 | $1,488 |
| L 55 TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,567 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
L 55 TFSI AWD, 21 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,567
- Per month
- $131
- Per mile
- 13.1 cents
- Fill the tank
- $69.44
- Best mpg: Plug-in Hybrid L 3.0T e quattro, 23 mpg. $1,488 a year.
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid L 3.0T e quattro. $1,488 a year. $80 less than the L 55 TFSI AWD.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L e quattro 55 TFSI | AWD | N/A | 64.0 | 53 | N/A | $1,306 |
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 55 TFSI AWD | 18 | 53 | 64.0 | 21 | $1,567 |
| L 60 TFSI e Plug-in Hybrid AWD | 18 | 53 | 64.0 | 23 | $1,488 |
| Plug-in Hybrid L 3.0T e quattro | N/A | 53 | 64.0 | 23 | $1,488 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | 7.7 | N/A | N/A | 2.5 | 14.1 |
| All | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Yes. A 120 V outlet adds 22 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 2.5 hours.
L e quattro 55 TFSI. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $113
- Per year
- $1,358
- Miles a month
- 867
L 55 TFSI AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 21 mpg good? No. Beats 26% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A8 | L 55 TFSI AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2021 BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | RWD | 20 mpg | |
| 2021 BMW 8 Series | 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Audi S7 | Prestige AWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | RWD | 200 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree