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2017-2023 Audi R8 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 15–18 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, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2023 Audi R8 at a glance
The 2017-2023 Audi R8 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 15–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $4,690 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2018.
2017-2023 Audi R8 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,690–$5,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,210 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $4,800–$5,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,050 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $4,530–$4,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,730 | First year |
What the 2023 Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$391
$4,690 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.82
Per 100 miles
$31.27
Five years
$23,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$530more a year
Class median $4,160 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi R8 MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,690, $40 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,690 |
| Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,690 |
| GT | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,770 |
| Coupe quattro | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,280 |
| Spyder quattro | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,280 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi R8 MPG
15–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,210/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,800 to $4,730, $70 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,210 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,210 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Audi R8 MPG
16–17 MPG · $4,800–$5,150/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,050 to $4,800, $250 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 5.2L 10-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,800 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,800 |
| R8 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Audi R8 MPG
16 MPG · $5,050/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,050 |
| Spyder | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,050 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi R8 MPG
17–18 MPG · $4,530–$4,830/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,530, $200 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 5.2L 10-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 25 | 18 | $4,530 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl RWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | RWD | 14 | 25 | 18 | $4,530 |
| R8 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,830 |
| Spyder 5.2L 10-cyl AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,830 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi R8 MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 (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 Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD: $5,590 in California and $4,060 in Texas, a $1,530 difference.
- California $5,590
- Washington $5,250
- New York $4,630
- Florida $4,280
- Texas $4,060
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2008-2015 (Type 42)
- 2017-2023 (Type 4S)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2023 Audi R8 get?
EPA rates the 2017-2023 Audi R8 at 15–18 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 R8 5.2L 10-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (14 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2023 Audi R8?
The R8 5.2L 10-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2018. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2023 Audi R8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2017-2023 Audi R8 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2015 Audi R8) is rated 14–17 MPG combined and costs $4,860–$5,720 a year to fuel; the 2017-2023 model is rated 15–18 MPG and costs $4,530–$5,280 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Audi R8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD costs about $4,690 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $4,690–$5,280 a year. That is a $590 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Audi R8 100 miles?
About $31.27 per 100 miles for the Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $31.27 and $35.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Audi R8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2023 Audi R8 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Coupe 5.2L 10-cyl RWD costs about $4,690 a year to fuel, $530 more than the class median of $4,160, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 69 rated two-seater configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Audi R8 different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,690, $40 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2023 against 4 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Audi R8 for that year.