Audi RS 7 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi RS 7 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2014 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2026). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #91 of 107 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #91 of 101 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #103 of 112 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #103 of 110 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #120 of 125 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #107 of 116 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #113 of 121 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #109 of 117 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #98 of 101 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #84 of 86 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #65 of 66 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize 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 7 placed highest in 2026 at #65 of 66, and lowest in 2018 at #120 of 125. It spent 0 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 545 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 538 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 533 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 532 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 24 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 512 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 497 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 27 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What RS 7 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Audi RS 7 burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 16 mpg the Audi RS 7 is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $906 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.