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2003 Audi

A8

Auto (S5), 8 cyl, 4.2 L

Audi A8: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, 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

HP
310NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.076 hp/lb
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 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
4,068 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
1
Owner complaints
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING33%
  • POWER TRAIN33%
  • SUSPENSION33%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.