Audi · model year 2015
2015 Audi A8
Specifications and certified data for the 2015 model year. All Audi A8 model years →
UK certified builds26
Power300–335 hp
CO₂105–259 g/km
Combined MPG25.2–49.6
US EPA records6
2015 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 335 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 310 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 300 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| 2.0 TFSI 210PS 8speed S tronic LWB | 1,968 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TFSI 210PS 8speed S tronic SWB | 1,968 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 147 | 44.8 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 18'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 153 | 48.7 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 159 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 159 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 161 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 18'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 3.0 TDI V6 262PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 2,967 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 157 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 18'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 190 | 38.7 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 197 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 18'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 189 | 39.2 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 193 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 193 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 4,134 cc | Diesel | Other | — | 196 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 6.3 FSI W12 quattro 500PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels | 6,299 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 254 | 25.7 | Dossier |
| 6.3 FSI W12 quattro 500PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 6,299 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 254 | 25.7 | Dossier |
| 6.3 FSI W12 quattro 500PS LWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 6,299 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 259 | 25.2 | Dossier |
| S8 4.0 FSI V8 quattro 520PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 3,993 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 216 | 30.1 | Dossier |
| S8 4.0 FSI V8 quattro 520PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 3,993 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 220 | 29.4 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2015 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 397 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 28 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 397 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 6.3 L 12-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 553 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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22V178000 2022-03-23 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2015
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.