2026 Audi RS Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Audi RS maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2025–2025 are listed on the Audi RS maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Audi RS Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Audi RS gets 23 mpg combined on the 2.5L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,740 lbs, measures 196.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 16 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 23 mpg (20 city / 29 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7) · other 2026 trims rate 16–23 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.5L 5-cyl
- 2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,740 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: RS 6 AVANT
- Length
- 196.9 in · 76.8 in wide · 57.5 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 115.4 in
2026 Audi RS trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 |
| Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 |
| Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
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 RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 26 | 2.5L, 2.9L, 4.0L | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars | 23 |
| 2019–2020 | 4 | 2.5L, 2.9L | All-Wheel Drive | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars | 23 |
Audi RS — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 · 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 · 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 26 | 20 | Premium Gasoline |
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Audi RS — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Audi RS?
The Audi RS is EPA-rated at up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Audi RS have?
The Audi RS uses a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Audi RS are covered here?
This page documents 30 verified Audi RS configurations across model years 2019–2026.
Which model year of the Audi RS is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Audi RS holds the highest combined rating at 23 MPG; the 2021 sits lowest at 21 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 10%) across the 8 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Audi RS have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Audi RS — 2.5L, 2.9L, 4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Audi RS front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Audi RS appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.