# Audi R8 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2023 - **MPG (combined):** 15-17 - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2023 ## Quick answer The 2023 Audi R8 is a two-seater rated at 15-17 mpg combined. Engines: 5.2L V10. ## Every 2023 Audi R8 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R8 Coupe RWD | 5.2L V10 | RWD | Automatic | 14/23 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 515 g/mi | | R8 Spyder RWD | 5.2L V10 | RWD | Automatic | 14/23 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 515 g/mi | | R8 GT RWD | 5.2L V10 | RWD | Automatic | 14/21 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 527 g/mi | | R8 Coupe quattro | 5.2L V10 | AWD | Automatic | 13/18 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 580 g/mi | | R8 Spyder quattro | 5.2L V10 | AWD | Automatic | 13/18 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 580 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Audi R8 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-17 | | 2022 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-17 | | 2021 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-17 | | 2020 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD | 16 | | 2018 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-18 | | 2017 | 5.2L V10 | Automatic | AWD | 17 | | 2015 | 4.2L V8; 5.2L V10 | Automatic, Manual | AWD | 14-17 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the R8 changed over the years? - **2022:** combined mpg went from 16-17 to 15-17. - **2021:** RWD became available; combined mpg went from 16 to 16-17. - **2020:** RWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 17-18 to 16. - **2018:** RWD became available; combined mpg went from 17 to 17-18. - **2017:** dropped 4.2L V8. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2023 Audi R8 get? The 2023 Audi R8 is EPA-rated at 15-17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2023 Audi R8 have? The 2023 Audi R8 comes with: 5.2L V10. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi R8? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2023 the Audi R8 has no hybrid version. ### Which Audi R8 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2018 Audi R8 has the highest combined rating, up to 18 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Audi R8 for a year? About $4,850-$5,500 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2023 Audi R8? The most efficient 2023 version, the R8 Coupe RWD, is rated 14 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (17 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2023 Audi R8 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 515-580 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2023 Audi R8 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2023 Audi R8 is offered with AWD and RWD. 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