2014 Audi A8 review
Audi A8 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Standard quattro® all-wheel-drive
- Ultra-luxurious interior
- Great choice of engines
Cons
- Conservative exterior styling
- Trunk could be a bit larger for its size
- Predates recent smartphone connectivity apps
Mileage (EPA estimate)
13 city, 21 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Super-luxury cruiser
The highway is calling and there are few vehicles better to accompany you out on the open road than a big luxury sedan. The full-size 2014 Audi A8 sits at the top of the range of Audi sedans and packs a ton of performance and luxury. You also get to choose from a host of engine options starting with a standard supercharged 3.0L V6 that produces 333 horsepower. Optional engines include a (new for 2014) 3.0L turbodiesel V6 engine with 240 horsepower, an available turbocharged 4.0L V8 making 420 horsepower, and even an amazing 6.3L W12 engine that makes 500 horsepower (long-wheelbase only). Add in a host of trim and option packages to look for on our lots and you'll find yourself a pretty incredible daily driver.
All Audi A8 years
What is new for the 2014 Audi A8?
- The A8 is available in a new trim called the TDI.
- A8 trims have been upgraded with Adjustable Suspension, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Rear A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Base trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
- The L W12 trim now comes with Sunroof(s) as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Audi A8
1. Four engine options
The 2014 A8 has a great mix of available powertrains that are certain to meet your discerning needs. The base 333 horsepower supercharged V6 is pretty impressive, but if you want a bit more fuel economy check out the 240-hp turbodiesel V6 that gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined city/highway.
2. Impressive standard features
Check out the base 3.0T trim and you'll find a ton of great standard features. Exterior features include 19-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, LED running lights, a sunroof, and adaptive air suspension. Moving to the inside, you'll find stylish aluminum and wood interior trim, heated 12-way adjustable front seats, a power rear sunshade, a power-operated trunk lid, and soft-close doors. From there the choices are almost unlimited as you browse through the options list.
3. Standard all-wheel-drive
The weather isn't always as cooperative as it could be, and your next big road trip might just be better with all-wheel drive. The 2014 A8's great engines are only made better by Audi's legendary rally-bred quattro all-wheel-drive system. It is standard on all trim levels of the 2014 Audi A8 sedan, so no matter which one you choose you can have the peace of mind of all-wheel drive riding along with you.
4. So many luxury options
The 2014 A8 is pretty impressive in standard form, but look for a long list of great optional extras and you'll be sure to find just the right version. Keep an eye out for the Warm Weather package and you'll find four-zone climate control plus a set of power rear side-window sunshades to keep your passengers cool. The Extended Leather package expands the leather upholstery across the armrests, the center console, and the center of the steering wheel. If you're looking to maximize luxury should look for the Premium package with features like 22-way power front seats with ventilation and pneumatic massage.
5. Power and sport
If you want to maximize power you can opt for the V8 or 12-cylinder engine options, you'll be impressed with the rapid acceleration in such a big car. However, there are other options for enthusiastic drivers, such as the Sport Plus package, to look for on our lots. That will give your 2014 A8 additional features including a sport-tuned air suspension, adaptive steering, and a rear limited-slip differential.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi A8 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi A8 38th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Audi A8Audi A8 features and specs
TDI 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Full Leather Interior
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
240
Torque (ft-lbs)
406
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
23.8
Wheelbase
122.9"
Overall length
207.4"
Width
76.7"
Height
57.9"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 42.9"
Head room
F 37.2"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P255/45HR19
Rear tires
P255/45HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Audi A8 FAQ
The 2014 Audi A8 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- TDI: 24 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- Base: 18 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- L: 18 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- L W12: 13 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Audi A8 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi A8 as 37 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
The 2014 Audi A8 has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Audi A8, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Audi A8 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Audi A8:
- TDI
- Adjustable Suspension
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Turbo Diesel Engine
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