Certified Pre-Owned: 2016 Audi S8
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2016 Audi S8 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2016 Audi S8 specs
| Engine | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 301 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2016 Audi S8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
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 2016 Audi S8
- 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (2), electronic stability control (esc) (1) and power train (1). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Certified Pre-Owned: the 2016 Audi S8
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Audi S8 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 2016 Audi S8 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, electronic stability control (esc) and power train. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the figures tell you
Under the hood: the 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo and all-wheel drive. 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 13.1 L/100 km combined: about 39 litres every 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $22.93 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the S8
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.
When the S8 makes sense
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.
Try before you buy
A week with the S8 answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If the S8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
What it costs to run
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Ask us
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 2016 Audi S8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Audi S8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Audi S8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Audi S8?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Audi S8 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 2016 Audi S8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Audi S8 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.