2014 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 2014 Audi R8 Spyder.

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder has 4 model options: Automatic (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L, Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L, Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L.

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Manual 6-spd 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 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2014 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 (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L161322
Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L171423
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L141219
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L141120

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2014 Audi R8 Spyder?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder is $4,888.

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 2014 Audi R8 Spyder to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,937 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 (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L$4,600spend $11,500 more
Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L$4,350spend $10,250 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

The 2014 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 (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L$3,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L$3,000
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

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2014 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 (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L19
Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L18
Manual 6-spd 10-cyl, 5.2 L21
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.2 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Emit?

The 2014 Audi R8 Spyder will emit an average of about 8,756,250 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 298 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2014 Audi R8 Spyder model options.

Automatic (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM-S7) 10-cyl, 5.2 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG22
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 CO28,355,000
Trees Needed to Offset398
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Automatic (AM-S7) 8-cyl, 4.2 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO28,070,000
Trees Needed to Offset384
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
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 2014 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 CO29,300,000
Trees Needed to Offset443
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 2014 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 CO29,300,000
Trees Needed to Offset443
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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