The Audi S6 does 19 mpg combined (16.3 city, 24 highway), which works out to about $2,021 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid does 22 mpg while 4.2L 8-cyl does 15 — a difference of $815 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Audi S6 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Audi S6 ranges from 22 down to 15 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $815 a year across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 18.5 / 27.2 | 2020–2025 | $1,745 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 17.2 / 26.5 | 2013–2018 | $1,920 | |
| 2.2L 5-cyl | 16 / 22 | 1995–1995 | $2,133 | |
| 5.2L 10-cyl | 14 / 19.4 | 2007–2011 | $2,400 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 19 | 2002–2003 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
The Audi S6 burns a gallon every 19 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 632 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$364 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,138 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi S6 gives up 7.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 24 out there against 16.3 in town, a 47% drop worth $756 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 | 16.3 mpg | $2,356 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.7 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S6 changed over the years
The S6 peaked in 2025 at 22 mpg (19 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2003 at 15 — 7 mpg apart, or $815 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 22. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2016 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 27 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 27 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 27 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2008 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2007 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2003 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2002 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Audi S6 — 5 engines across 1995–2025. 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 $4,138. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi S6 get?
19 mpg combined on average — 16.3 in the city and 24 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1995–2025.
How much does a Audi S6 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,021 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,105 over five years, or 0.168 dollars a mile.
Which S6 engine is the most economical?
The 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid at 22 mpg, against 15 for the 4.2L 8-cyl — a difference of about $815 a year.
Is the S6 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world S6 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 S6 is $4,138 against the $2,021 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 15 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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