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2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid is a large car with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 18 miles on electricity (53 MPGe), then returns 23 MPG on gas. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 27 large cars rated for 2021, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,170 a year to fuel.

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Combined 53 MPGe + 23 MPG 49 MPGe + 21 MPG city · 60 MPGe + 26 MPG hwy
Driving range 420 mi 18 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $2,170 15,000 mi/yr · $14.47 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #13 of 27 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 53 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)218.911.2
Highway (gas)2611.19.0
Combined (gas)239.810.2

How it ranks among 2021 Large Cars

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  1. 1Tesla Model S120 MPGe $761
  2. 2Hyundai Ioniq59 MPG $788
  3. 3Hyundai Sonata Hybrid52 MPG $894
  4. 4Honda Accord Hybrid48 MPG $969
  5. 5Porsche Taycan79 MPGe $1,107
  6. 13Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 23 MPG $2,170
  7. 27Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPG $4,232
2021 A8 Plug-in HybridOther large carsClass median: $2,194/yr

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A8 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
A8 L
Plug-in hybrid 49 MPGe + 21 MPG 60 MPGe + 26 MPG 53 MPGe + 23 MPG 420 mi $2,170

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Electricity use
63 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
18 mi
Charge time (240V)
2.4 hrs
Passenger volume
111 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
213 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 53 MPGe + 23 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid use?

Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 53 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $2,170 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $14.47 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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