2026 Audi A8 transmission
Most common transmission
8 speed automatic
- Trims with it
- 1 of 1
- Manual
- Not offered
- Use a CVT
- 20%
- 69 sedans in 2026
Source marks: two or more sources agree
| Trim | Engine | Type | Speeds | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 55 TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Automatic | 8 | AWD | $95,100 |
A8 by model year
| Year | Most common | Types, trims | Trims listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 16 | 16 |
| 2014 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 16 | 16 |
| 2013 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 15 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8-speed automatic | Automatic 4 | 4 |
| 2010 | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 5 | 5 |
Transmission types in sedans, 2026
| Type | Models | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 29 | 42% |
| CVT | 14 | 20% |
| Dual-clutch | 10 | 14% |
| Manual | 5 | 7% |
| Single-speed | 11 | 16% |
One trim per model: the cheapest with a listed transmission. 69 models.
Rivals
| Car | Most common | Manual trims | Trims listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis G90 | 8-speed automatic | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 10-speed automatic | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 10-speed automatic | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 8-speed automatic | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS | single-speed | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 BMW i7 | single-speed | 0 | 3 |
What this cannot tell you
Transmission as listed by the maker.
Speeds from the label.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ