Audi · 2008–2023 · Gas
Audi R8 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 13 model years of the Audi R8, from 2008 to 2023. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2018, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2023 model is 13% more efficient than the best 2008 model (17 vs. 15 MPG). The 2023 model is 6% less efficient than the median two-seater that year (17 vs. 18 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- R8, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every R8 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 23 | 18 | — | 3 | $3,485 |
| 2022 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 2021 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 2020 | Gas | 16 MPG | 13 / 20 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,703 |
| 2018 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
14 / 25 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2017 | Gas | 17 MPG | 14 / 22 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2015 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 23 | 19.5 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2014 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 23 | 18 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2012 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 21 | 18.5 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2011 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 21 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2010 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
13 / 20 | 20 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2009 | Gas | 15 MPG | 12 / 19 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
| 2008 | Gas | 15 MPG | 13 / 20 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi R8 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2018 Audi R8, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,292 a year.
Which Audi R8 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 model, whose most efficient version is rated 15 MPG combined (about $3,950 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Audi R8?
The 2023 Audi R8 is rated up to 17 MPG combined.