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    2009 Audi A8

    New from

    $159,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.4 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $159,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $220,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 4.2L multi-point injection (257kW/440Nm), 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (240kW/650Nm) and 3.1L petrol direct injection (191kW/330Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 A8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    All Audi A8 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2024$216,284$236,284
    2023$201,375$224,200
    2022$193,872$208,472
    2021$193,872$208,472
    2020$193,689$197,400
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Audi A8 Pricing

    2009 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Bose
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Graphic Equaliser
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Pl63
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 144.38
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: 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
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 500
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
      • Front Headroom (mm): 990
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1500
      • Front Track (mm): 1629
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.5
      • Overall Height (mm): 1444
      • Overall Length (mm): 5051
      • Overall Width (mm): 1894
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 978
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1460
      • Rear Track (mm): 1615
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12100
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2944
    • 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): 264
      • Compression Ratio: 12.5
      • Engine (l): 4.2
      • Engine (cc): 4163
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Beige
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Brown
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 350
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 257
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 440
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • 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 Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • 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 Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Rear Arm Rest Location: Rear Arm Rest
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • 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: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Electric
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint 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
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2380
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1780
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • 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: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
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    2008 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1444mm
    1894mm
    5051mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Audi A8 Dimensions

    2009 Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20242300Kg2300Kg
    20232300Kg2300Kg
    20222300Kg2300Kg
    20212300Kg2300Kg
    20202300Kg2300Kg
    See all Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    2009 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8

    The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.1L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi A8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi A8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.1 L/100km
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.9 L/100km
    4.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.7 L/100km
    4.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.4 L/100km
    3.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.1 L/100km
    3.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.9 L/100km
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    2009 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 $159,900.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $220,900.

    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 1894mm wide, 5062mm in length and sits 1444mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 257kW of power from its 4.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2545 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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