- Newest year: 2027
- Hybrid
- Standard SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2019-2027 Audi Q8 MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2027 Audi Q8 at a glance
The 2019-2027 Audi Q8 covers 9 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $4,150 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; 2025, 2026 and 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2019-2027 Audi Q8 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,150 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,150 | Same EPA ratings as 2025 |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,150 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 20 MPG | $4,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 20 MPG | $4,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 20 MPG | $4,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 18 MPG | $4,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,270 | First year |
What the 2027 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$346
$4,150 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.92
Per 100 miles
$27.67
Five years
$20,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$990more a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi Q8 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Audi Q8 as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,150 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi Q8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2025
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2026 Audi Q8 as for the 2025 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2025 section above.See 2025
2025 Audi Q8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Audi Q8 as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Audi Q8 MPG
19 MPG · $4,150/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,000 to $4,150, $150 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,150 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi Q8 MPG
20 MPG · $4,000/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,010 to $4,000, $10 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,000 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi Q8 MPG
20 MPG · $4,010/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,120 to $4,010, $110 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,010 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Audi Q8 MPG
20 MPG · $4,120/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 20 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,350 to $4,120, $230 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Audi Q8 MPG
18 MPG · $4,350/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,270 to $4,350, $80 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $4,350 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Audi Q8 MPG
19 MPG · $4,270/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,270 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD: $4,940 in California and $3,600 in Texas, a $1,340 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,650
- New York $4,090
- Florida $3,790
- Texas $3,600
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2019-2027* (2019)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2027 Audi Q8 get?
EPA rates the 2019-2027 Audi Q8 at 18–20 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Q8 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2027 Audi Q8?
The Q8 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2027 Audi Q8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2025, 2026 and 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi Q8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,150 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,150 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi Q8 100 miles?
About $27.67 per 100 miles for the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 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 2027 Audi Q8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi Q8 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,150 a year to fuel, $990 more than the class median of $3,160, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi Q8 different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 1 configuration rated 19 MPG combined. See the 2026 Audi Q8 for that year.