- Newest year: 2027
- Hybrid
- Standard SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 15–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 at a glance
The 2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 covers 8 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 15–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $4,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024 and 2025; 2021, 2022, 2026 and 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Hybrid | 16 MPG | $4,920 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 16 MPG | $4,920 | Same EPA ratings as 2025 |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 16 MPG | $4,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 15 MPG | $5,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 16 MPG | $5,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 15 MPG | $5,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 15 MPG | $5,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 15 MPG | $5,270 | First year |
What the 2027 Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$410
$4,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.20
Per 100 miles
$32.80
Five years
$24,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,760more a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi RS Q8 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Audi RS Q8 as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,920 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi RS Q8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2025
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2026 Audi RS Q8 as for the 2025 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2025 section above.See 2025
2025 Audi RS Q8 MPG
16 MPG · $4,920/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,230 to $4,920, $310 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,920 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Audi RS Q8 MPG
15 MPG · $5,230/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,120 to $5,230, $110 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi RS Q8 MPG
16 MPG · $5,120/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,270 to $5,120, $150 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi RS Q8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2021
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Audi RS Q8 as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
2021 Audi RS Q8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Audi RS Q8 as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Audi RS Q8 MPG
15 MPG · $5,270/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,270 |
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 Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,870 in California and $4,270 in Texas, a $1,600 difference.
- California $5,870
- Washington $5,520
- New York $4,860
- Florida $4,490
- Texas $4,270
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 get?
EPA rates the 2020-2027 Audi RS Q8 at 15–16 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2027 Audi RS Q8?
The Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2027 Audi RS Q8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In 2021, 2022, 2026 and 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi RS Q8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,920 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,920 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi RS Q8 100 miles?
About $32.80 per 100 miles for the Performance 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 2027 Audi RS Q8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi RS Q8 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Performance 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,920 a year to fuel, $1,760 more than the class median of $3,160, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi RS Q8 different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 1 configuration rated 16 MPG combined. See the 2026 Audi RS Q8 for that year.