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Audi R8 Spyder MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2011–2017
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi R8 Spyder fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi R8 Spyder for 5 model years, 2011 to 2017. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2017, has 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined and costing $4,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2017 R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD, at 17 MPG.
Audi R8 Spyder MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (Type 4S) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 2011-2015 (Type 42) Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 14–17 | $4,860–$5,660 |
| 2014 | 14–17 | $4,860–$5,640 |
| 2012 | 14–16 | $5,050–$5,690 |
| 2011 | 14–16 | $5,060–$5,720 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Audi R8 Spyder generations
2 generations between 2011 and 2017. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi R8 Spyder's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi R8 Spyder run 14–17 MPG across model years 2011 to 2017. The latest year, 2017, is rated 17 MPG.
Which Audi R8 Spyder model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Audi R8 Spyder cost to fuel per year?
For MY2017, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,730 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,730.
Has the Audi R8 Spyder's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 16 MPG in 2011 to 17 MPG in 2017, 1 MPG more.