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2019-2020 Audi RS MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 20–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2020 Audi RS at a glance
The 2019-2020 Audi RS covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $3,570 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2020.
2019-2020 Audi RS by model year
What the 2020 RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$298
$3,570 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.95
Per 100 miles
$23.80
Five years
$17,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$340more a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Audi RS MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,600 to $3,570, $30 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS3 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,570 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Audi RS MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,600–$3,930/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,600 |
| 5 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,850 |
| 5 Sportback | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,930 |
3 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 RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD: $4,260 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,160 difference.
- California $4,260
- Washington $4,000
- New York $3,520
- Florida $3,260
- Texas $3,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2019-2020
- 2021
- 2022-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2020 Audi RS get?
EPA rates the 2019-2020 Audi RS at 20–23 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2020 Audi RS?
The RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2020. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2020 Audi RS?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Audi RS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,570 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,570 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Audi RS 100 miles?
About $23.80 per 100 miles for the RS3 2.5L 5-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 2020 Audi RS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD is rated 19 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2020 Audi RS compare with other small car configurations?
The RS3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,570 a year to fuel, $340 more than the class median of $3,230, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Audi RS different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,600 to $3,570, $30 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2020 against 3 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Audi RS for that year.