2013 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 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2013 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.
2013 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo | 6.3L 12-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.2 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km | 18.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 260 g/km | 274.5 g/km | 364 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.43 | $20.47 | $27.48 |
2013 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,125 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,886 | $4,094 | $5,496 |
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 2013 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (36), fuel/propulsion system (5) and unknown or other (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V178000 | 2022-03-23 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. |
| 20V397000 | 2020-07-07 | structure:body:hood | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components. |
| 19V057000 | 2019-01-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. |
| 18V430000 | 2018-06-25 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. |
| 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. |
| 13V448000 | 2013-09-23 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2013 Audi A8 for buyers
No 2013 Audi A8 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2013 Audi A8, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the specs mean
The 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Expect about 33 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.1 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $58.29 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the A8 makes sense
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space and size
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. EPA lists 425 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the A8 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the A8 answers more than any brochure.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.43 in fuel. 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.
Talk to a person
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2013 Audi A8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 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.