We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8 / S8 MPG

Chart is based on 90 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Touareg and 28 fuel economy reports for the Audi A8 / S8.

Volkswagen Touareg MPG

Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2017 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2016 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2014 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2013 30.1 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2013 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2012 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 22.7 MPG Highway Percentage 6 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2010 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2010 15.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2008 13.3 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2008 18.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 9.8 MPG Highway Percentage 17 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2006 14.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2006 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2005 15.5 MPG Highway Percentage 12 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2005 16.6 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2004 14.2 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2004 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2003.5 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2017 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med none 0 6 22 73 68 20.5  
2016 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 0 45 3 53 65 20.9  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 13 38 50 65 27.5  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 6 21 73 69 30.1  
2013 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 75 24.3  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 5 15 65 15 60 22.0  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 1 0 93 6 50 22.7  
Looking for a warranty? Get a quote.
2011 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light hvy 5 20 35 40 60 26.5  
2011 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 0 20 40 40 65 18.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 3 14 16 67 75 23.2  
2010 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med none 5 0 95 0 0 15.0  
2008 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med light 25 25 9 41 73 13.3  
2008 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med none 12 6 18 65 58 18.2  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 5 8 23 63 77 22.4  
2007 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills v.lt light 0 83 0 17 120 9.8  
2007 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 22 23 13 42 95 16.5  
2006 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 0 70 0 30 75 14.7  
2006 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 15 70 5 10 60 17.0  
2005 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med hvy 28 35 27 12 73 15.5  
2005 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 19 30 17 33 60 16.6  
2004 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 13 33 35 19 69 14.2  
2004 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light light 8 17 30 45 68 18.4  
2003.5 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med light 5 5 5 85 110 18.1  

Return to top

This page shows only averages. See all the Volkswagen Touareg fuel economy data.

Audi A8 / S8 MPG

Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2014 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 22 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2012 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2011 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2009 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2008 19.1 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2008 15.0 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2007 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2007 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2005 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2005 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2004 18.3 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2001 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2000 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2014 4dr Sedan, ext. turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 17 0 61 22 75 17.5  
2012 4dr Sedan, ext. 372-horsepower 4.2L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 0 50 0 50 65 17.9  
2011 4dr Sedan 372-horsepower 4.2L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 12 14 39 36 68 20.4  
2009 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 0 100 75 20.0  
2008 4dr Sedan, ext. 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 5 30 30 35 70 19.1  
2008 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills lead hvy 5 40 10 45 70 15.0  
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 5 5 10 80 75 26.7  
Looking for a warranty? Get a quote.
2007 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 7 34 30 29 88 19.5  
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat lead hvy 23 15 25 38 60 18.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 8 31 10 52 68 18.4  
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 8 11 15 66 74 18.3  
2001 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 38 38 13 13 60 16.5  
2000 4dr Sedan 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 12 8 14 67 60 19.3  

Return to top

This page shows only averages. See all the Audi A8 / S8 fuel economy data.

Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8 / S8 MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi A8 / S8's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models and Audi models.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Diesel makes the extra weight of an SUV tolerable. In 4 months of use I've been getting high teens around town and 29 cruising on the highway at 70-75. Slowing down to 60-65 puts mpg just over 30. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Like any diesel, it is always above EPA rating. No complaints at all. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
GREAT Economy. It is a game to see how high I can get up to. Last evening in a 40 minute local drive 31 mpg see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
All that diesel power and I get 25 mpg going 80 mph on the highway. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
I do not have a heavy foot and the V6 gas version gets only about 19-21 on HWY at 60 MPH opposed to 24-27 with a X5. I drove 700 mi (interstate) and averaged only 19 @ 70 mph. Not good! see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2008 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Very poor. The V6 gets barely 18 and the V8 gets 17mpg of PREMIUM. But then again you buys knowing, still disappointing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2006 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
This car gets 14.7 city and 17.5 HWY. On Premium Fuel. But we pay the price for the speed, comfort, and security of the Touareg. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
14-16 mpg light loads around town; 6-9 when towing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
14-15 mpg in todays market is not very good for an SUV with a V6. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A8 / S8

Audi A8 / S8 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 Fuel economy might seem an odd, "why to buy" for such a large, powerful car. But this large powerful car manages EPA ratings of 18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, each one mpg better than the superceded V8. In suburban driving the trip computer typically reported averages in the low 20s, but as high as 25.5. We're a long way from large luxury sedans that had trouble cracking 18. The BMW is rated a bit higher, 19/28, but this is close enough to call it a draw. If you want even better fuel economy, Audi how also offers a 240-horsepower diesel with EPA ratings of 24/36. But the TDI is only available with the long wheelbase and will also cost you another $3,700. BMW offers no comparable car on this side of the Atlantic. see full Audi A8 / S8 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A8 / S8

Audi A8 / S8 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Audi A8L is an interesting car if bought used. As it is a premium model, it is often bought on lease or by rich people. It is also all aluminium - when sold they are usually in great condition. The fuel economy is good for its size - about 12 miles a gallon city and 22 highway. For an 8 cylinder, all wheel drive performance car this is not bad. However high gas prices make it nota very economic choice for the gas version. With the introduction of the diesel version means used vehicles will come onto th eused market in about three years (2106). Fuel consumption will be better. see full Audi A8 / S8 review