- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Audi A8 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Audi A8 at a glance
The 2000-2002 Audi A8 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Audi A8 by model year
What the 2002 quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,020more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Audi A8 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Audi A8 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| L | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Audi A8 MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| L | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Audi A8 MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| L | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (D2)
- 2003-2009 (D3)
- 2010-2017 (D4)
- 2018
- 2019-2021
- 2022
- 2023-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Audi A8 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Audi A8 at 18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Audi A8?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Audi A8 tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Audi A8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Audi A8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Audi A8 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Audi A8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Audi A8 compare with other large car configurations?
The quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,020 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 38 rated large car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Audi A8 different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2001 Audi A8 for that year.