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2009 Audi A8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2009 Audi A8 carries over from the previous year and remains largely unchanged. The ’09 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in four trims, ranging from the Base to the L and high-end L W12, both Ls having an 5 extra inches tacked onto their wheelbase and overall length. The A8 is Audi's largest, most expensive car, but less austere and more contemporary than other cars in its class. The 2009 model includes most of the premium package options from the 2008. This is a machine with swank and a pricetag to match.
The A8 is a car of the future, stuffed to the gills with technology; it features an air suspension, a navigation-system screen that retracts into the dashboard when not in use, interior lighting akin to Buck Roger’s Thunder Fighter, and numerous sensors relaying information on performance, comfort, and safety.
The A8’s power, a characteristic that garners great praise, comes in the Base and L trims from a 4.2-liter V8 engine that belts out 350 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. The V8 engine sounds rich, and the 6.0-liter, 450-hp W12 engine sounds even richer. In Consumer Guide testing, the A8 Base trim averaged 16/23 mpg, with the L W12 getting 15/21. All trims require premium gas.
All the trims in the A8 family have Audi's quattro all-wheel drive, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a driver-adjustable suspension. In addition, dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, curtain side airbags, front knee airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, an antiskid system, and front-seat active head restraints keep the A8 Fort Knox safe.
The 2009 feels strong at any speed. The transmission's performance-oriented Sport mode helps offset somewhat lazy, low-speed downshifts. Generally absorbent, the A8's available 19-inch tires generate unseemly impact harshness over sharp ridges. It’s stable at speed and issues firm and accurate steering. The ’09 has excellent braking control and cruises along most roadways as quiet as a whisper.
The cabin boasts top-notch materials and sophisticated design that stand out even in this high-buck division. Just some of the creature comforts available across the board include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, 16-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment, keyless entry, a power sunroof, a Bose speaker system, satellite radio, and a navigation system with voice recognition. There’s ample room on firm, wide seats with excellent support. The split center console customizes armrest heights for driver and passenger.
Audi's flagship A8 trumps rivals for interior decor, standard all-wheel drive, and, depending on model, base price. A8s can overwhelm with high technology, and the air suspension doesn't provide an ideal ride/handling balance. Still, these are formidable premium large sedans by any measure.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Audi A8
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by JR Y
May 24, 2021
Great features. Ride in comfort.
Good value if under 10k.
Missing dvd in headrest, picnic tables.
Compare to xj8, 750, s500
May 24, 2021
by Shawn R
Apr 06, 2021
A8L. Has all the Bells and Whistles. Good Value. Limo style room with Audis Signature VROOM!!.Apr 06, 2021
by Francis L
Jan 19, 2015
Incredible balance of comfort, driving experience, technology and power. A significant leap up from my previous cars which include the Mercedes E500 and BMW 7 Series. The optional Bang & Olufsen sound system is simply amazing. Quattro combined with 350 horses adds confidence and control to spirited driving. Rear seat comfort is simply the best I have ever experienced in a car. Highly recommended.Jan 19, 2015
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by JR Y
May 24, 2021
Great features. Ride in comfort.
Good value if under 10k.
Missing dvd in headrest, picnic tables.
Compare to xj8, 750, s500
May 24, 2021
by Shawn R
Apr 06, 2021
A8L. Has all the Bells and Whistles. Good Value. Limo style room with Audis Signature VROOM!!.Apr 06, 2021
by Francis L
Jan 19, 2015
Incredible balance of comfort, driving experience, technology and power. A significant leap up from my previous cars which include the Mercedes E500 and BMW 7 Series. The optional Bang & Olufsen sound system is simply amazing. Quattro combined with 350 horses adds confidence and control to spirited driving. Rear seat comfort is simply the best I have ever experienced in a car. Highly recommended.Jan 19, 2015
by Ashwin R
Jul 27, 2010
superb performance combined with outstandind handling n technological advances
makes this Audi really mean VORSPRUNG DURCH TECHNIK..advancement thru
technology...***** the Audi A8 rocks and is without a second thought, the best
German luxury sedan which has carved a niche fer itself in the luxury car market.Jul 27, 2010
by Russell S
Apr 01, 2010
What a ride! Great performance, great handling, the cockpit is eye catchiing and the huge space int he back seat since it;s an "L" is unbelievable,Apr 01, 2010
by Brian B
Dec 06, 2009
Das Auto ist einfach nur perfekt und einfach nur nicht zu
topen!!!!
das auto ist ein muss für jeden der power und elleganz spüren
möchte!!!!
navi, leder sitze, geiler sound!!! alles was das herz begehrt
findet man im Audi A8 L W12!!!Dec 06, 2009
by Igli H
Oct 15, 2009
This is a wonderful car...With some modification that i have in my mind and will do it ,audi will be a superb car...the noise that Audi A8 make is a superb beacuse of his big exchuast..Appareence.. no comments..great Oct 15, 2009
by Момчило Т
Sep 16, 2009
Its just perfect!Its the prettiest car in the world,its powerful and it has the best disayn.Its expensive,but its the perfect car for somewone who has a lot of money.I want want an audi,this is the car for you.Sep 16, 2009
by Sheikh Z
Aug 24, 2009
audi a8 is very comfortable ..and it can reach till 240 km..it
cost something around 1,683 SR .. we can have a smooth
journey ..its performance is great..this car is fully secured
with airbags.so there is no danger to drive in high speed.Aug 24, 2009
by Ade A
Aug 11, 2009
good handling
good quality
great interior
costly
its fun to have this.
can run fast with good handling, great acceleration, breaking and handling..
great looking cars with great machine..
you gonna love this car
its has comfortable seat, and luxilary interiorAug 11, 2009
by Jared D
Jul 17, 2009
i like the speed the sheer beauty of the car, how the car handles, its got great mileage and its fairly cheap to maintain considering the price of the carand finally it last a long time without needing any reapirs. Jul 17, 2009
What users have asked
I'm looking at buying a 2009 Audi A8 TDI 4.2lt twin turbo diesel that has 90,000km on the clock. What l want to know is are they a reliable car and how many kilometeres should l get out of the car?
I realize this is a broad question but l would like to know how many kilometers l should get out of the vehicle before it starts costing me money?
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2009 Audi A8 Pricing
Original MSRP
$74,050 to $120,100Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 350 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.40 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: premium
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Tinted: windshield
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 350 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: rear seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.40 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: premium
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Tinted: windshield
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · CD changer: 6 · Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 350 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.2 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.40 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: TV
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · Rear seat adjustments: lumbar · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Tinted: windshield