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Audi RS 5 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2013–2018
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi RS 5 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi RS 5 for 4 model years, 2013 to 2018. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2018, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,790 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2018 RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD, at 21 MPG.
Audi RS 5 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Generation page | ||
| 2018 | 21 | $3,790 |
| 2013-2015 Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 18 | $4,360–$4,410 |
| 2014 | 18 | $4,360–$4,410 |
| 2013 | 18 | $4,360–$4,410 |
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 RS 5 generations
2 generations between 2013 and 2018. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi RS 5's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi RS 5 run 18–21 MPG across model years 2013 to 2018. The latest year, 2018, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Audi RS 5 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018 Audi RS 5 RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Audi RS 5 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2018, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,790 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,790.
Has the Audi RS 5's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2013 to 21 MPG in 2018, 3 MPG more.
Which Audi RS 5 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014, 2015. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.