# Audi RS specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 22 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2019-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Audi RS is a subcompact car rated at 22 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Audi RS version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | RS 3 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 19/27 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 405 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 RS specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 22 | | 2026 | 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 16-23 | | 2025 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 17-23 | | 2024 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-23 | | 2023 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, AWD | 17-23 | | 2022 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, AWD | 17-23 | | 2021 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-21 | | 2020 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 23 | | 2019 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 20-22 | 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 RS changed over the years? - **2027:** dropped 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid. - **2026:** dropped 2.9L V6 turbo. - **2024:** 4WD was dropped. - **2022:** added 2.5L 5-cyl turbo; 4WD became available. - **2021:** added 2.9L V6 turbo and 4.0L V8 turbo hybrid; dropped 2.5L 5-cyl turbo. - **2020:** dropped 2.9L V6 turbo. ## What does it cost to run a RS? The EPA puts the 2027 Audi RS's fuel cost at **$3,750 a year**, against about $3,511 for other current subcompact car: roughly 7% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $18,750 in fuel. ## RS vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Honda Prelude | Hybrid | 44 mpg | $1,500 | | [BMW 4 Series](/vehicles/bmw-4-series) | Hybrid | 27-31 mpg | $2,650-$3,050 | | [BMW 2 Series](/vehicles/bmw-2-series) | Gas, Hybrid | 26-31 mpg | $2,650-$3,150 | | [Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-cle-class) | Hybrid | 22-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,750 | | [Ford Mustang](/vehicles/ford-mustang) | Gas | 12-26 mpg | $2,600-$6,850 | | [BMW 8 Series](/vehicles/bmw-8-series) | Gas | 19-24 mpg | $3,400-$4,350 | | [BMW M](/vehicles/bmw-m) | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 13-19 mpg | $4,350-$6,300 | Other current subcompact car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Audi RS get? The 2027 Audi RS is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Audi RS have? The 2027 Audi RS comes with: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi RS? Yes. The Audi RS has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi RS year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Audi RS has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi RS for a year? About $3,750 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 2027 Audi RS? The most efficient 2027 version, the RS 3, is rated 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Audi RS emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 405 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 2027 Audi RS come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Audi RS is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Audi RS cheap to run compared with other subcompact cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,750 compares with about $3,511 for other current subcompact car models. 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