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Audi RS Engine Specifications

The 2026 Audi RS is offered with 2.5L–4.0L engines in 5 and 8 and 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2026):

The Audi RS is available with 5 2.5L and Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
OverviewMPGEngine SpecsFuel CostTransmissionDrivetrainVehicle ClassMaintenanceDimensionsCurb Weight

Audi RS Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2026Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2025Config 1 of 4Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2025Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2025Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2025Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2024Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2024Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2024Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2024Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2024Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2023Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2023Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2023Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2023Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2023Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2022Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2022Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2022Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2022Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2022Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2021Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2021Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2021Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Station Wagons
2021Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L84.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2020Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L52.5LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2019Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2019Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L62.9LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize 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 data analysis

How Audi RS engine displacement varies

Across 30 configurations recorded for the 2019 through 2026 Audi RS, engine displacement runs from 2.5 litres to 4 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2026 Audi RS (SIDI) at 2.5 litres, and the weakest to the 2021 car (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) at 4 litres — a spread of 38%. 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 would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average engine displacement for the 2026 Audi RS is 3.5 litres, against 3.4 litres for the 2025 car — it rose by 0.1 litres. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.

How to read this Audi RS data

This page lists every 2019 through 2026 Audi RS record we hold for this measurement — 30 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.

Configurations behind these Audi RS numbers

The 2019 through 2026 Audi RS entries here cover the variants SIDI and SIDI; Mild Hybrid. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 5 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted engine displacement figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Audi RS 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 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 Engine Specs

What engine does the Audi RS have?

The Audi RS is available with 5 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.5L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Audi RS available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, the Audi RS is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.

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