Audi S8 fuel consumption
Of all Audi S8 modifications produced from 2006 to 2023 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 26% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2006 Audi S8 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2016 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. Of course, it should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Audi S8 | |||
| 2006 | +9% | +22% | ||
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| 2007 | +10% | +22% | ||
| 2008 | +12% | +22% | ||
| 2009 | +13% | +22% | ||
| 2010 | +16% | +22% | ||
| 2012 | +20% | +36% | ||
| 2013 | +23% | +36% | ||
| 2014 | +26% | +41% | ||
| 2015 | +27% | +37% | ||
| 2016 | +28% | +29% | ||
| 2017 | +28% | +29% | ||
| 2018 | +27% | +29% | ||
| 2021 | +20% | +10% | ||
| 2022 | +18% | +10% | ||
| 2023 | +16% | +10% | ||
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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.
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User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.