Audi · Midsize cars · Hybrid
Audi RS Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 16 MPG combined for 2026, the Audi RS Hybrid is 30th of 31 midsize cars, in the bottom quarter.
- 16MPG combined30th of 31 in class
- $5,150a year in fuel30th of 31 in class
- 545g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 9th of 9 hybrid midsize cars, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 41 MPG, against 30 MPG for all midsize cars together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 87th of 88 hybrid models, in the bottom quarter.
Within the 22 Audi models rated for 2026 it is tied for 19th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 23 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Bentley Flying Spur Plug-in hybrid at 19 MPG and just behind it is the BMW M Plug-in hybrid at 14 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $5,150 a year. That is $2,650 more than the midsize cars median of $2,500.
Tailpipe CO2 is 545 g/mile, 276 g/mile above the midsize cars median of 269.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 14 and its highway rating 21: the highway figure is 7 higher. 2 versions are rated for 2026. All of them share the same combined rating of 16 MPG.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6 Avant: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 16 | 14 | 21 | $5,150 | 545 |
| RS 7: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 16 | 14 | 21 | $5,150 | 545 |
Year by year
The Audi RS Hybrid is in the data for 6 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2021 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 17 to 16. Fuel cost for the best version is $5,150 in the latest data against $4,850 in 2021, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 16 | 16 | $5,150 | 545 | 30 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 17 | $4,850 | 538 | 29 |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 | 17 | $4,850 | 533 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2 | 17 | 17 | $4,850 | 532 | 28 |
| 2022 | 2 | 17 | 17 | $4,850 | 514 | 28 |
| 2021 | 2 | 17 | 17 | $4,850 | 514 | 28.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 14 | $5,850 | 2026 |
| Bentley Flying Spur Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 19 | $4,350 | 2026 |
| Lexus LS | Gasoline | 21 | $3,900 | 2026 |
| Subaru WRX | Gasoline | 22 | $3,750 | 2026 |
| Audi S5 | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Midsize cars, Hybrid, Audi, Hybrid midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.