Against 5 other 5-cyl cars rated 2020–2022, the TT RS sits right on their 23.2 mpg average.
Every Audi TT RS engine, compared
The Audi TT RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl | 19.1 / 27.9 | 2012–2022 | $1,738 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars, 2020–2022 | +$15 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,493 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Audi TT RS gives up 9 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 20 in the city, $596 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the TT RS changed over the years
The TT RS peaked in 2021 at 24 mpg (20 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 20 — 4 mpg apart, or $320 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 23.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2021 | 20 / 30 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2019 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Audi TT RS — 1 engine across 2012–2022. 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 $3,493. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Audi TT RS get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the TT RS has averaged 22.1 mpg.
Is the 2022 TT RS more efficient than the 2021?
No: 23 against 24 mpg combined, about $70 a year more to run.
Which TT RS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021, at 24 mpg combined (20 city, 30 highway).
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