The Audi RS 4 does 15 mpg combined (13 city, 20 highway), which works out to about $2,560 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Audi RS 4 engine, compared
The Audi RS 4 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 / 20 | 2007–2008 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
The Audi RS 4 burns a gallon every 15 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 800 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.213 |
| Fuel per year | $2,560 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,800 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$175 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,150 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi RS 4 gives up 7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20 out there against 13 in town, a 54% drop worth $1,034 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (54%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the RS 4 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the RS 4 was rated in, all of them at 15 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Audi RS 4 — 1 engine across 2007–2008. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $5,150. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi RS 4 get?
15 mpg combined on average — 13 in the city and 20 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2008.
How much does a Audi RS 4 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,560 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,800 over five years, or 0.213 dollars a mile.
Which RS 4 engine is the most economical?
The 4.2L 8-cyl at 15 mpg.
Is the RS 4 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world RS 4 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Audi RS 4 is $5,150 against the $2,560 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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