2025 Audi R8 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2025 Audi R8 Specs at a Glance
The 2025 Audi R8 gets 18 mpg combined on the 5.2L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,743 lbs, measures 174.4 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 14 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 18 mpg (14 city / 25 hwy)
- Best configuration: 5.2L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7) · other 2025 trims rate 14–18 mpg combined
- Engine
- 5.2L 10-cyl
- 5.2L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,743 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: R8 2DR SPYDER
- Length
- 174.4 in · 76.8 in wide · 48 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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Vehicle Class for every year and trim
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Audi R8 Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 8 | 5.2L | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 17 |
| 2017–2018 | 3 | 5.2L | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 18 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.2L, 5.2L | All-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 17 |
Audi R8 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 20 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 20 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 25 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 22 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 · 4.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L | 10 · 5.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 · 4.2L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 11 | 20 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
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Audi R8 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi R8?
The Audi R8 is EPA-rated at up to 18 MPG combined (14 city / 25 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2018 model year.
What engine does the 2023 Audi R8 have?
The Audi R8 uses a 5.2L 10-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Audi R8 are covered here?
This page documents 15 verified Audi R8 configurations across model years 2015–2023.
Which model year of the Audi R8 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2018 Audi R8 holds the highest combined rating at 18 MPG; the 2020 sits lowest at 16 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 13%) across the 7 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Audi R8 have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Audi R8 — 4.2L, 5.2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2023 Audi R8 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Audi R8 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2023 record on All-Wheel Drive.