Audi R8: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Audi R8 across 9 model years, from the 2008 Audi R8 through the 2021 Audi R8. The most recent 2021 Audi R8 returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2017 Audi R8 at 17 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi R8 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Audi R8. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi R8 | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 22 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi R8 | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi R8 | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | 13 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | 13 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 Audi R8 | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Audi R8 | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,600 |
How the Audi R8 compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Audi R8 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 2021 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.