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    2020 Audi A8

    New from

    $193,689 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 8.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $193,689 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $197,400 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2019.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/600Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2020 A8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    102.44 - 125.31 kW/t
    102.44 kW/t
    236.29 kW/t
    Boot Space
    505 litres
    405 litres
    548 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 8.2 L/100km
    2.4 L/100km
    14.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,000 - 1,390 km
    589 km
    1,390 km
    Price
    $193,689 - $197,400
    $190,395
    $1,100,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    36 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,680 - 2,690 kg
    2,390 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,300 kg
    2,100 kg
    2,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    124 mm
    124 mm
    150 mm

    2020 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Usb Rear
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 17
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Mlb
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 125.31
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 10.10
      • Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 128.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Touch Screen Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 505
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1644
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 124
      • Overall Height (mm): 1473
      • Overall Length (mm): 5172
      • Overall Width (mm): 1945
      • Rear Track (mm): 1633
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12500
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2998
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 186
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 48
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Energy Recuperation Engine
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2995
      • Engine Code: Czse
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 82
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Power Source Battery (ah): 10.0
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 48
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 0.50
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Dashboard Centre 2 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 2
      • Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre2 Screen Size (in): 8.60
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Suede
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 340
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 250
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1370
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 340
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (kw): 250
      • Secondary Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1370
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2680
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1995
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4398
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1995
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1920
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    See all 2020 Audi A8 Specs

    2020 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1473mm
    1945mm
    5172mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 Audi A8 Dimensions

    2020 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8

    The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi A8Fuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.2 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.9 L/100km
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2020 Audi A8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $193,689.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $197,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2300 kg

    The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1945mm wide, 5172mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 250kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2690 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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