Audi RS 5 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi RS 5 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2013 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #58 of 71 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 63 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #63 of 71 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #61 of 82 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #63 of 85 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #60 of 79 (24th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi RS 5 placed highest in 2014 at #52 of 63, and lowest in 2015 at #63 of 71. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2018 | 18 → 21 mpg | +3 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2019 → 2021 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What RS 5 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Audi RS 5 burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the Audi RS 5 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.