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2007-2008 Audi RS 4 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 14–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Audi RS 4 at a glance
The 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 14–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Audi RS 4 by model year
What the 2008 RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,530more a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Audi RS 4 MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS4 (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
| Cabriolet | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Audi RS 4 MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS4 (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
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 RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 at 14–15 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Audi RS 4?
Every model year of the 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Audi RS 4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Audi RS 4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,360–$5,740 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Audi RS 4 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $35.73 and $38.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Audi RS 4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Audi RS 4 compare with other small car configurations?
The RS4 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,530 more than the class median of $3,830, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Audi RS 4 different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 1 configuration for 2007. See the 2007 Audi RS 4 for that year.