The Audi RS 7 does 17.4 mpg combined (14.4 city, 23.2 highway), which works out to about $2,207 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 4L 8-cyl does 18 mpg while 4L 8-cyl Hybrid does 16.8 — a difference of $153 a year. Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg.
Every Audi RS 7 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Audi RS 7 ranges from 18 down to 16.8 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $153 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 8-cyl | 14.4 / 25.2 | 2014–2018 | $2,133 | |
| 4L 8-cyl Hybrid | 14.3 / 21.5 | 2021–2026 | $2,286 |
What that actually costs
The Audi RS 7 burns a gallon every 17.4 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 690 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.184 |
| Fuel per year | $2,207 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,035 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | +$918 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,459 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi RS 7 gives up 8.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 23.2 out there against 14.4 in town, a 61% drop worth $1,012 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 | 14.4 mpg | $2,667 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23.2 mpg | $1,655 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.8 mpg (61%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the RS 7 changed over the years
The RS 7 peaked in 2014 at 19 mpg (15 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 16 — 3 mpg apart, or $379 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 16. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2025 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2024 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2023 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2022 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2018 | 14 / 24 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 14 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2015 | 14 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2014 | 15 / 27 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Audi RS 7 — 2 engines across 2014–2026. 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 $4,459. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi RS 7 get?
17.4 mpg combined on average — 14.4 in the city and 23.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2014–2026.
How much does a Audi RS 7 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,207 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,035 over five years, or 0.184 dollars a mile.
Which RS 7 engine is the most economical?
The 4L 8-cyl at 18 mpg, against 16.8 for the 4L 8-cyl Hybrid — a difference of about $153 a year.
Is the RS 7 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg, computed across 1162 ratings.
Are these real-world RS 7 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 7 is $4,459 against the $2,207 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 19 and 16 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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