2005 Audi A8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Audi A8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder | 6.0L 12-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $27.48 |
2005 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $5,496 |
| Dimension | A8 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.06 m (199 in) |
| Width | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.44 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.94 m (116 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (3), electrical system (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V324000 | 2006-08-31 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Audi A8?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2005 Audi A8 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2005 Audi A8, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
It is powered by the 4.2L 8-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 39 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $68.79 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The length is 5.06 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the A8 answers the big questions. If the A8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the A8 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $229.30 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Send a request
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Audi A8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Audi A8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Audi A8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.