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Audi RS Q8: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Audi RS Q8 is rated at 16 MPG combined, tied for 84th of 90 standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter.
- 16MPG combinedtied 84th of 90 in class
- $5,150a year in fueltied 84th of 90 in class
- 547g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 25th of 25 hybrid standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 23 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs 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 Aston Martin DBX 707 at 17 MPG and just behind it is the BMW XM at 14 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $5,150 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon. That is $1,775 more than the standard SUVs median of $3,375.
Tailpipe CO2 is 547 g/mile, 160 g/mile above the standard SUVs median of 387.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 14 and its highway rating 20: the highway figure is 6 higher. The data lists one version for 2026: RS Q8 Performance: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 Performance: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 16 | 14 | 20 | $5,150 | 547 |
Year by year
The Audi RS Q8 is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2020 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 1 MPG, from 15 to 16. Fuel cost for the best version is $5,150 in the latest data against $5,500 in 2020, 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 | 1 | 16 | 16 | $5,150 | 547 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 16 | $5,150 | 547 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 | 15 | $5,500 | 574 | 22 |
| 2023 | 1 | 16 | 16 | $5,150 | 562 | 21 |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | 15 | $5,500 | 579 | 21 |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 | 15 | $5,500 | 579 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 15 | 15 | $5,500 | 579 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DBX 727 | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Bentley Bentayga | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Cadillac Escalade | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2026 |
| GMC Yukon | Gasoline | 17 | $3,950 | 2026 |
| Lexus GX | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Audi SQ7 16 MPG, $5,150 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Standard SUVs, Hybrid, Audi, Hybrid standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.