Audi RS Q8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi RS Q8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2020 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #74 of 92 (20th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #89 of 104 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #112 of 126 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #115 of 139 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #152 of 166 (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 placed highest in 2020 at #74 of 92, and lowest in 2024 at #152 of 166. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 574 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 562 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What RS Q8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Audi RS Q8 burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the Audi RS Q8 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 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.