Audi RS Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Audi RS as a Subcompact Cars / Midsize Station Wagons / Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Audi RS is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars / Midsize Station Wagons / Midsize Cars.
Audi RS Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Subcompact Cars | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Subcompact Cars | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Audi RS?
The EPA classifies the Audi RS as a Subcompact Cars / Midsize Station Wagons / Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Audi RS considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Midsize Cars), the Audi RS is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.