Audi RS Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Audi RS is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Audi RS is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Audi RS Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 5 2.5L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.9L | 20 |
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 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Audi RS front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Audi RS is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Audi RS come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi RS. See the table above for the specific years and trims.