- Newest year: 2018
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2018 Audi RS 5 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018 Audi RS 5 at a glance
The 2018 Audi RS 5 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD at 21 MPG, which costs about $3,790 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2018 (class median $3,170 a year).
What the 2018 RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$316
$3,790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.32
Per 100 miles
$25.27
Five years
$18,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$620more a year
Class median $3,170 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi RS 5 MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 (Most efficient) | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,790 |
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 RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD: $4,520 in California and $3,290 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $4,520
- Washington $4,250
- New York $3,740
- Florida $3,460
- Texas $3,290
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small car models.
Generations
- 2013-2015
- 2018
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2018 Audi RS 5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2015 Audi RS 5) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$4,410 a year to fuel; the 2018 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,790 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi RS 5 get?
EPA rates the 2018 Audi RS 5 at 21 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 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 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,790 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,790 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi RS 5 100 miles?
About $25.27 per 100 miles for the RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 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 2018 Audi RS 5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi RS 5 compare with other small car configurations?
The RS 5 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,790 a year to fuel, $620 more than the class median of $3,170, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.