Car financing: 2017 Audi A8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.5 to 10.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.5 to 10.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2017 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 247 g/km | 255 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.38 | $19.08 |
2017 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 |
| 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$3,750 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,816 |
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 2017 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 3 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 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (2), service brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 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. |
| 19V035000 | 2019-01-16 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2017 Audi A8
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2017 Audi A8 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2017 Audi A8 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
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. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Combined fuel use is 10.5 L/100 km: about 32 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $18.38 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the A8 suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the A8 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A8 answers the big questions.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $183.80 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. 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.
Over to you
Want to try the model first? 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 2017 Audi A8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Audi A8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3676.00.
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.