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2014-2018 Audi RS 7 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest midsize car configurations to fuel, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2018 Audi RS 7 at a glance
The 2014-2018 Audi RS 7 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2017 and 2018; 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2014.
2014-2018 Audi RS 7 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,550 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,270 | First year |
What the 2018 RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,740more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi RS 7 MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,480 to $4,670, $190 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 24 | 17 | $4,670 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi RS 7 MPG
18 MPG · $4,480/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,550 to $4,480, $70 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,480 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi RS 7 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Audi RS 7 as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Audi RS 7 MPG
18 MPG · $4,550/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,270 to $4,550, $280 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 25 | 18 | $4,550 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Audi RS 7 MPG
19 MPG · $4,270/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 27 | 19 | $4,270 |
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 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,560 in California and $4,050 in Texas, a $1,510 difference.
- California $5,560
- Washington $5,230
- New York $4,610
- Florida $4,260
- Texas $4,050
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2014-2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2018 Audi RS 7 get?
EPA rates the 2014-2018 Audi RS 7 at 17–19 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 19 MPG (15 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2018 Audi RS 7?
The RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2014. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2018.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2018 Audi RS 7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2017 and 2018. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Audi RS 7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi RS 7 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the RS 7 4.0L 8-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 7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 14 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi RS 7 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The RS 7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, $1,740 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 0 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 205 rated midsize car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Audi RS 7 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,480 to $4,670, $190 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 1 configuration for 2017. See the 2017 Audi RS 7 for that year.