- Newest year: 2017
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- Two-seaters
2017 Audi R8 Spyder MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 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, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017 Audi R8 Spyder at a glance
The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 17 MPG combined. The most efficient is the R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD at 17 MPG, which costs about $4,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2017 (class median $4,270 a year).
What the 2017 R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$460more a year
Class median $4,270 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi R8 Spyder MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2011-2015 (Type 42)
- 2017 (Type 4S)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2015 Audi R8 Spyder) is rated 14–17 MPG combined and costs $4,860–$5,720 a year to fuel; the 2017 model is rated 17 MPG and costs $4,730 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder get?
EPA rates the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder at 17 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD, is rated 17 MPG combined (14 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 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 5.2L 10-cyl AWD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Audi R8 Spyder 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD is rated 14 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder compare with other two-seater configurations?
The R8 Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $460 more than the class median of $4,270, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated two-seater configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.