- Newest year: 2001
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2001 Audi S8 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Audi S8 at a glance
The 2001 Audi S8 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 15 MPG combined. The most efficient is the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD at 15 MPG, which costs about $5,360 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel for MY2001 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,530more a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Audi S8 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
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 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001 Audi S8 get?
EPA rates the 2001 Audi S8 at 15 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Audi S8 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 $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Audi S8 100 miles?
About $35.73 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 2001 Audi S8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2001 Audi S8 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The quattro 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,530 more than the class median of $3,830, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 93 rated midsize car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.