Trade in: 2016 Audi A8
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.3 to 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.3 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
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Rent a 2016 Audi A8 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2016 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo | 6.3L 12-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.9 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 224 g/km | 247 g/km | 255 g/km | 344 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 | $18.38 | $19.08 | $25.73 |
2016 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 29 | 29 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 26 | 26 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 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$3,400 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 | $3,676 | $3,816 | $5,146 |
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 A8
- NHTSA lists 4 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (5), lane departure (2) and tires (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. |
| 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. |
| 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.
Trade in: the 2016 Audi A8
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2016 Audi A8 before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2016 Audi A8 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the A8
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, lane departure and tires; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain to know here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Rated at 8.3 L/100 km combined, it needs around 25 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.87, and a 300 km weekend about $38.61. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a large sedan, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the A8 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $128.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. 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.
Get an offer
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 A8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Audi A8?
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 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 2016 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
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.