Audi RS 5 Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2018 Audi RS 5 is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2018):

The Audi RS 5 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Audi RS 5 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2018Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S8)6 2.9L21
2015Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)8 4.2L18
2015Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)8 4.2L18

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Audi RS 5 Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Audi RS 5 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Audi RS 5 is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Audi RS 5 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi RS 5. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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