Audi R8 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi R8 model year from 2008 to 2023 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the R8 has been offered with 5.2L 10-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 18 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Audi R8 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15–17 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $179,999 | 14 listings |
| 2022 | 15–17 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $165,900 | 6 listings |
| 2021 | 16–17 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $159,900 | 10 listings |
| 2020 | 16 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $165,998 | 14 listings |
| 2018 | 17–18 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $139,991 | 12 listings |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.2L 10-cyl | $154,990 | 10 listings |
| 2015 | 14–17 | 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl | $81,880 | 16 listings |
| 2014 | 14–17 | 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 14–16 | 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 14–16 | 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 15–16 | 5.2L 10-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
2023 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2023 R8 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $179,999 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Coupe RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 GT RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Spyder quattro | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| R8 Coupe quattro | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2022 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2022 R8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $165,900 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Coupe RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Spyder RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Coupe | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2021 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2021 R8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $159,900 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder 2WD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 2WD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2020 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2020 R8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $165,998 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| R8 AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2018 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2018 R8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $139,991 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| R8 RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| R8 AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Spyder AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2017 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2017 R8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $154,990 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2015 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2015 R8 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $81,880 on VehiSales (16 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
2014 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2014 R8 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
2012 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2012 R8 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
2011 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2011 R8 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 20 | 14 MPG |
| R8 Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2010 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2010 R8 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.2L 10-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2009 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2009 R8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2008 Audi R8: engines & MPG
The 2008 R8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| R8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Audi R8 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the R8 ranges from 14 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2023 Audi R8 have?
The 2023 R8 was EPA-rated with 5.2L 10-cyl — see the 2023 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Audi R8 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated R8 version specifies premium gasoline.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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