Audi e-tron vs Rivian R1S: Specs Compared
Also searched as Rivian R1S vs Audi e-tron specs — both orientations show this same side-by-side comparison.
The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 79 mpg for the Audi e-tron, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Rivian R1S leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2023
Audi e-tron
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 8 configurations
2022–2027
Rivian R1S
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 94 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Audi e-tron | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 79 mpg | 85 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 78 mpg | 94 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 80 mpg ✓ | 77 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $950 | $900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A2), Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2023 | 2022–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 8 | 94 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Audi e-tron vs Rivian R1S dimensions and size
The Rivian R1S is 7.9 inches longer than the Audi e-tron on a wheelbase 5.9 inches longer, and 1,347 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Audi e-tron (2023) | Rivian R1S (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 200.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76.4 in | 79.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 77.2 in | 13 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in | 121.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,721 lbs | 7,068 lbs | 1,347 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Audi e-tron vs Rivian R1S: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Rivian R1S burns about $900 of fuel annually against $950 for the Audi e-tron. That $50 yearly gap compounds to roughly $250 over five years and $400 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Rivian R1S is the stronger commuter at 94 mpg city, while the Audi e-tron pulls ahead on the interstate at 80 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Drivetrain and class: the Audi e-tron is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Rivian R1S with 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
e-tron vs R1S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Audi e-tron or the Rivian R1S?
The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 79 mpg for the Audi e-tron, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Rivian R1S runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $950 for the Audi e-tron — a difference of roughly $50 per year.
What engines do the e-tron and R1S offer?
Audi e-tron: no engine data on record. Rivian R1S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Audi e-tron and the Rivian R1S as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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