Audi Spyder MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi Spyder has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2011 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 25 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #29 of 42 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 4 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #33 of 44 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 4 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #36 of 58 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 4 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #41 of 60 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #35 of 47 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #32 of 58 (46th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #47 of 60 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2021 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #30 of 49 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2022 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #26 of 43 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #28 of 51 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi Spyder placed highest in 2022 at #26 of 43, and lowest in 2020 at #47 of 60. It spent 0 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.2L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 515 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 572 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 5.2L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 518 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 567 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 5.2L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 528 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 556 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 531 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.2L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 497 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 11 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 622 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 557 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 538 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 620 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 11 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 620 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 557 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 538 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 11 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 11 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2014 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Spyder fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Audi Spyder burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 17 mpg the Audi Spyder is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $132 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.