Audi RS 5 Engine Specifications
The 2018 Audi RS 5 is offered with 2.9L–4.2L engines in 6 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2018):
The Audi RS 5 is available with 6 2.9L and Automatic (AM-S8) (All-Wheel Drive).
Audi RS 5 Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 | 4.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 8 | 4.2L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
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 data analysis
How Audi RS 5 engine displacement varies
Across 3 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Audi RS 5, engine displacement runs from 2.9 litres to 4.2 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Audi RS 5 (SIDI) at 2.9 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (SIDI) at 4.2 litres — a spread of 31%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Audi RS 5 would be misleading.
What changed for 2018
Average engine displacement for the 2018 Audi RS 5 is 2.9 litres, against 4.2 litres for the 2015 car — it fell by 1.3 litres. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Audi RS 5 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Audi RS 5 record we hold for this measurement — 3 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Audi RS 5 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Audi RS 5 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About RS 5 Engine Specs
What engine does the Audi RS 5 have?
The Audi RS 5 is available with 6 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.9L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Audi RS 5 available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Audi RS 5 is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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