- Newest year: 2015
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2014
2013-2015 Audi RS 5 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 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, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2015 Audi RS 5 at a glance
The 2013-2015 Audi RS 5 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
2013-2015 Audi RS 5 by model year
What the 2015 RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,320more a year
Class median $3,040 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi RS 5 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Audi RS 5 as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,360 |
| Cabriolet | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,410 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Audi RS 5 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Audi RS 5 as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Audi RS 5 MPG
18 MPG · $4,360–$4,410/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,360 |
| Cabriolet | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,410 |
2 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 RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD: $5,200 in California and $3,780 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $5,200
- Washington $4,890
- New York $4,300
- Florida $3,980
- Texas $3,780
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small car models.
Generations
- 2013-2015
- 2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2015 Audi RS 5 get?
EPA rates the 2013-2015 Audi RS 5 at 18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2015 Audi RS 5?
Every model year of the 2013-2015 Audi RS 5 tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2015 Audi RS 5?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2013 to 2015.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Audi RS 5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,360–$4,410 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Audi RS 5 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.07 and $29.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Audi RS 5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2015 Audi RS 5 compare with other small car configurations?
The RS 5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $1,320 more than the class median of $3,040, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 385 rated small car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Audi RS 5 different from the 2014 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2014 and 2015: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2014 Audi RS 5 for that year.