2021 Audi RS 6 AvantFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
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Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Premium Hybrid | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,800 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 514 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 17.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 4L, 8-cylinder
- Induction Type
- SIDI; Mild Hybrid
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,962/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $5,256/yrHIGHEST | +$1,294 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,431/yrLOWEST | $-531 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,649/yr | $-313 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,990/yr | +$28 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,979/yr | +$17 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,933/yr | +$971 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $4,075/yr | +$113 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,833/yr | $-129 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,925/yr | $-37 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Audi RS 6 Avant problems by category: Electrical System: 3 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.