2012 Audi A8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.1 to 14.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.1 to 14.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder | 6.3L 12-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.4 L/100 km | 17.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.43 | $25.38 |
2012 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,886 | $5,076 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2012 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (4), air bags (2) and fuel/propulsion system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V619000 | 2016-08-24 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi A8: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Audi A8; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page helps you judge the 2012 Audi A8 before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the A8
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and fuel/propulsion system. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
The 4.2L 8-cylinder, paired with an 8-speed automatic, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
It is rated 11.1 L/100 km combined: about 33 litres every 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $194.30 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
What the A8 is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 425 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week with the A8 answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.43 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $194.30 at our price setting.
Your move
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 2012 Audi A8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3886.00.
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.