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2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder at a glance
The 2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 14–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $4,860 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2014 and 2015.
2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,860–$5,660 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,860–$5,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,050–$5,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,060–$5,720 | First year |
What the 2015 R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$405
$4,860 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.10
Per 100 miles
$32.40
Five years
$24,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$840more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi R8 Spyder MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,860.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,860 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,030 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,630 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,660 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Audi R8 Spyder MPG
14–17 MPG · $4,860–$5,640/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,860 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,030 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,640 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,640 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Audi R8 Spyder MPG
14–16 MPG · $5,050–$5,690/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,060 to $5,050, $10 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (AM6) (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,050 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Automatic (AM6) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,290 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,670 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,690 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Audi R8 Spyder MPG
14–16 MPG · $5,060–$5,720/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (AM6) (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,060 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Automatic (AM6) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,670 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,720 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD: $5,800 in California and $4,220 in Texas, a $1,580 difference.
- California $5,800
- Washington $5,450
- New York $4,800
- Florida $4,440
- Texas $4,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2011-2015 (Type 42)
- 2017 (Type 4S)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder get?
EPA rates the 2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder at 14–17 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD, is rated 17 MPG (14 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder?
The R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Audi R8 Spyder per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs about $4,860 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,860–$5,660 a year. That is a $800 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Audi R8 Spyder 100 miles?
About $32.40 per 100 miles for the R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $32.40 and $37.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD is rated 14 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder compare with other two-seater configurations?
The R8 Spyder 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs about $4,860 a year to fuel, $840 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 92 rated two-seater configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,860. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2015 against 4 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder for that year.