Audi RS MPG
EPA fuel economy for 30 Audi RS trims sold from 2019 to 2026. Best ever: 23 MPG (2026 RS 3). Latest model year 2026: 16 to 23 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Audi RS fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Audi RS to fuel is the RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl (23 MPG) at $3,370 a year. The RS 7, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid (16 MPG) costs $4,840, so the thriftier trim saves $1,470 a year and $7,350 over five years.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 23 | $3,370 | cheapest |
| RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | $4,840 | +$1,470 |
| RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | $4,840 | +$1,470 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Audi RS MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 20 | 29 | RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 3 |
| 2025 | 23 | 20 | 29 | RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 4 |
| 2024 | 23 | 19 | 29 | RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 5 |
| 2023 | 23 | 20 | 29 | RS3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 5 |
| 2022 | 23 | 20 | 29 | RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 5 |
| 2021 | 21 | 18 | 25 | RS 5 Sportback, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2020 | 23 | 19 | 28 | RS3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 1 |
| 2019 | 22 | 19 | 28 | RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 3 |
Every Audi RS trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 387 | $3,370 |
| 2026 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 545 | $4,840 |
| 2026 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 545 | $4,840 |
| 2025 | RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 385 | $3,370 |
| 2025 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 438 | $3,870 |
| 2025 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 538 | $4,550 |
| 2025 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 538 | $4,550 |
| 2024 | RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 | 388 | $3,370 |
| 2024 | RS 5 Coupe | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 425 | $3,690 |
| 2024 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 438 | $3,870 |
| 2024 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 533 | $4,550 |
| 2024 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 533 | $4,550 |
| 2023 | RS3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 383 | $3,370 |
| 2023 | RS 5 Coupe | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 429 | $3,690 |
| 2023 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 430 | $3,690 |
| 2023 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 532 | $4,550 |
| 2023 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 532 | $4,550 |
| 2022 | RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 383 | $3,370 |
| 2022 | RS 5 Coupe | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 430 | $3,690 |
| 2022 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 431 | $3,690 |
| 2022 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 514 | $4,550 |
| 2022 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 507 | $4,550 |
| 2021 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 428 | $3,690 |
| 2021 | RS 5 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 432 | $3,870 |
| 2021 | RS 6 Avant | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 514 | $4,550 |
| 2021 | RS 7 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 507 | $4,550 |
| 2020 | RS3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 | 392 | $3,370 |
| 2019 | RS 3 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | 397 | $3,520 |
| 2019 | RS 5 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 422 | $3,690 |
| 2019 | RS 5 Sportback | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 | 431 | $3,870 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maserati Grancabrio Folgore | 83 | 84 | 82 |
| 2026 Honda Prelude | 44 | 46 | 41 |
| 2026 MINI Cooper C 2 Door | 32 | 27 | 39 |
| 2026 BMW 430i Coupe | 31 | 28 | 36 |
| 2026 BMW 230i Coupe | 30 | 26 | 35 |
| 2026 MINI JCW 2 Door | 30 | 27 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Audi RS?
The most efficient Audi RS the EPA has rated is the 2026 RS 3 at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Audi RS get?
2026 Audi RS trims range from 16 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Audi RS has the worst fuel economy?
The 2026 RS 6 Avant is the lowest rated at 16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Audi RS for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Audi RS to fuel is the RS 3, 2.5 L, 5 cyl (23 MPG) at $3,370 a year. The RS 7, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid (16 MPG) costs $4,840, so the thriftier trim saves $1,470 a year and $7,350 over five years.
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