2015 Audi R8 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2015 Audi R8 delivers an EPA-certified 14–17 MPG combined (11–14 city / 19–23 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 8 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $4,450 to $5,450.

Combined MPG
14–17 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
11–14 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
19–23 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,450–5,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (8 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
R8 Spyder Premium 4.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG $4,450 —
R8 Premium 4.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG $4,450 —
R8 Spyder Premium 5.2L 10-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG $4,750 —
R8 Premium 5.2L 10-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG $4,750 —
R8 Spyder Premium 4.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 11 MPG 20 MPG 14 MPG $5,450 —
R8 Premium 4.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 11 MPG 20 MPG 14 MPG $5,450 —
R8 Spyder Premium 5.2L 10-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 12 MPG 19 MPG 14 MPG $5,450 —
R8 Premium 5.2L 10-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 12 MPG 19 MPG 14 MPG $5,450 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$5.15–$6.25

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

882–1071 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2015 Audi R8

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.