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2002-2003 Audi S8 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2003 Audi S8 at a glance
The 2002-2003 Audi S8 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 15–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $5,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2003 Audi S8 by model year
What the 2003 S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$418
$5,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.37
Per 100 miles
$33.47
Five years
$25,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,480more a year
Class median $3,540 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Audi S8 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,360 to $5,020, $340 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Audi S8 MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
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 S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD: $5,990 in California and $4,350 in Texas, a $1,640 difference.
- California $5,990
- Washington $5,630
- New York $4,960
- Florida $4,590
- Texas $4,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001
- 2002-2003
- 2007-2009
- 2013-2018
- 2020-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2003 Audi S8 get?
EPA rates the 2002-2003 Audi S8 at 15–16 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2003 Audi S8?
The S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2003. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2003 Audi S8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003.
How does the 2002-2003 Audi S8 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001 Audi S8) is rated 15 MPG combined and costs $5,360 a year to fuel; the 2002-2003 model is rated 15–16 MPG and costs $5,020–$5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Audi S8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,020 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Audi S8 100 miles?
About $33.47 per 100 miles for the S8 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 2003 Audi S8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 Audi S8 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The S8 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,020 a year to fuel, $1,480 more than the class median of $3,540, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 90 rated midsize car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Audi S8 different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,360 to $5,020, $340 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 1 configuration for 2002. See the 2002 Audi S8 for that year.