The Audi TT RS does 22.1 mpg combined (19.1 city, 27.9 highway), which works out to about $1,738 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 5-cyl cars it sits above the average of 21.8 mpg.
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
The Audi TT RS burns a gallon every 22.1 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 543 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,738 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,690 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars | −$23 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,493 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi TT RS gives up 8.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 27.9 out there against 19.1 in town, a 46% drop worth $634 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 | 19.1 mpg | $2,010 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27.9 mpg | $1,376 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.8 mpg (46%) | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Audi TT RS get?
22.1 mpg combined on average — 19.1 in the city and 27.9 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2012–2022.
How much does a Audi TT RS cost in fuel per year?
About $1,738 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,690 over five years, or 0.145 dollars a mile.
Which TT RS engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 5-cyl at 22.1 mpg.
Is the TT RS good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 5-cyl cars it sits above the average of 21.8 mpg, computed across 217 ratings.
Are these real-world TT RS 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 TT RS is $3,493 against the $1,738 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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