2021 Audi RS Q8Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
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City
13
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
Combined
15
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
13
Hwy
19
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $5,450/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Premium Hybrid | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,450 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,450
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-15,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 2/10
GHG Score: 2/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 579 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 19.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
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
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems2 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi RS Q8. Top reported issues include electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
Electrical System
2
Steering
1
2021 Audi RS Q8 problems by category: Electrical System: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
SteeringFiled: 07/10/2023ODI#11531253
The car displayed a Electrical System Malfunction and completely shutdown. The car will haft to be towed to AUDI service center for diagnosis. This is extremely unsafe for general operation. Their was…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/20/2023ODI#11502783
The car gave an electrical error & said to stop vehicle immediately. I lost steering capabilities. I pulled over & had to wait hours for a tow. I am now being told the part is on back order with over …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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.
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