Audi A8
Audi's flagship luxury sedan soldiers on for another year, but make no mistake: the end is near. The base A8 features a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 335 horsepower. The S8, on the other hand, receives a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 that generates 563 horsepower. Both models benefit from a mild hybrid system. Interior fit and finish are remarkable, and space is quite generous thanks to the extended wheelbase that’s standard on all units sold in Canada.
Audi A8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$108,400 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,040/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,0 l V6 |
| Power | 335 hp @ 5,000 rpm (250 kW) |
| Torque | 369 lb·ft @ 1,370 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Full-size luxury sedan |
| Assembly | Neckarsulm, DE |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 752 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 257 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/45R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,320 mm (209″) |
| Width | 1,945 mm (77″) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,128 mm (123″) |
| Weight | 2,160 kg (4,762 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 354 l |
| Fuel tank | 82 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.1 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 74%(view ratings) |