2011 Audi R8 Spyder MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has 4 model options: Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L, Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L, Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L and Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder is 15 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L151319
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L141219
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L141120
Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L161321

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Audi R8 Spyder?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder is $5,038.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2011 Audi R8 Spyder to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,687 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L$4,950spend $13,250 more
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L$4,600spend $11,500 more

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L$4,500
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L$3,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder will consume in one year is 20 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L20
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L21
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L21
Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L19

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Emit?

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2011 Audi R8 Spyder model options.

Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM6) 10-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $13,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$4,500
Fuel Cost$4,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement5.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L:

City MPG11
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,700
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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