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1998 Audi

A8

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 3.7 L

Audi A8: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,682 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
18 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
4
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS50%
  • EQUIPMENT25%
  • VISIBILITY25%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 4 total.

Audi A8: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.