Audi RS Q8 Performance MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi RS Q8 Performance has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2025 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #169 of 192 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #174 of 191 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #83 of 90 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi RS Q8 Performance placed highest in 2027 at #83 of 90, and lowest in 2026 at #174 of 191. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 547 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 547 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 547 | 3/10 |
What RS Q8 Performance fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Audi RS Q8 Performance 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 2027 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 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the Audi RS Q8 Performance is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.