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Audi R8

Audi R8
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 201 versions of the Audi R8 (2008–2025), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2008–2025
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
4.2 L to 5.2 L
Power
309 kW (420 PS) to 456 kW (620 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, Electric, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
11.4 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (France)
12.4 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (European Union)
13.1 L/100 km (WLTP)
New registrations in the EU
25,418

What is the Audi R8?

The R8 is Audi’s mid-engined sports car, with its engine behind the passenger compartment. It brought the brand’s road cars closer to its motorsport heritage and was offered with quattro all-wheel drive. The first generation, Type 42, ran from 2008 to 2015; the second, Type 4S, followed from 2016 to 2024. The later car sharpened the design and added the RWS rear-wheel-drive version alongside quattro models.

Engines and power

Petrol engines in the UK, US and Canadian R8 entries span 4.2 to 5.2 litres. EU entries show a wider range of fuel labels, but petrol V8 and V10 models define the car’s history. EU power ranges from 316 kW (430 PS) to 456 kW (620 PS); UK versions span 309 kW (420 PS) to 449 kW (610 PS), and French entries range from 316 kW (430 PS) to 419 kW (570 PS). The first Type 42 used a mid-mounted V8, while the Type 4S later introduced the RWS rear-wheel-drive version.

How economical is the Audi R8?

The lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km in EU figures, 11.4 L/100 km in UK figures and 12.4 L/100 km in French figures. The US EPA rates the R8 at 18 MPG combined, equivalent to 13.1 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed result is 13.1 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These figures come from different procedures: Europe uses WLTP or older NEDC tests, the US uses EPA testing, and Canada uses its 5-cycle test.

Where was the R8 sold?

The R8 appears in EU registration figures for 2010–2025, with 25,418 registrations. UK figures cover 2008–2018, while US and Canadian figures cover 2008–2023. French entries span 2012–2015. Among the most registered EU configurations are 5.2-litre petrol versions from both generations.

Questions and answers

How many R8 generations were made?

The first generation, Type 42, ran from 2008 to 2015. The second, Type 4S, ran from 2016 to 2024.

Was the Audi R8 offered with a V8?

Yes. The first-generation car used a mid-mounted V8, and later R8s also had 5.2-litre engines.

What is the lowest listed R8 consumption?

The lowest listed figure is 11.4 L/100 km in UK NEDC figures. Other markets use different procedures, including WLTP, EPA and Canada’s 5-cycle test.

R8 first generation (2008–2015)

Audi R8 first generation
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: Type 42 · References: en.wikipedia.org, audi.com

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R8 second generation (2016–2024)

Audi R8 second generation
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: Type 4S · References: en.wikipedia.org, audi.com

European Union 25 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
20245.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol13.5 L/100 km WLTP307 g/km429
20245.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol13.1 L/100 km WLTP297 g/km302
20235.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol13.9 L/100 km WLTP317 g/km274
20235.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol13.2 L/100 km WLTP302 g/km166
20225.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol13.6 L/100 km WLTP309 g/km224
20225.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol13.2 L/100 km WLTP301 g/km131
20225.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol13.3 L/100 km WLTP303 g/km37
20215.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol13.4 L/100 km WLTP305 g/km606
20215.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol13.3 L/100 km WLTP301 g/km406
20215.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol13.5 L/100 km WLTP308 g/km136
20205.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol–300 g/km1,031
20205.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–298 g/km308
20205.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol–298 g/km117
20195.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol–300 g/km1,672
20195.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol–296 g/km116
20195.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–290 g/km98
20195.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–294 g/km28
20185.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–296 g/km1,404
20185.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–284 g/km624
20175.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–277 g/km1,700
20175.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–290 g/km898
20165.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–288 g/km2,208
20165.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–277 g/km522
20165.2 L386 kW (525 PS)Petrol–334 g/km32
2016Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric21.4 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km14

United Kingdom 9 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2018R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro 540 PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–12.6 L/100 km NEDC287 g/km
2018RWS 5.2 FSI V10 540PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic12.4 L/100 km NEDC283 g/km
2018R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro 540 PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–12.8 L/100 km NEDC290 g/km
2018RWS 5.2 FSI V10 540PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic12.6 L/100 km NEDC286 g/km
2018R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro 610 PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–13.4 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2018R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro 610 PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–13.6 L/100 km NEDC309 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 540 PS · R8 V10 5.2 FSI 540PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–11.4 L/100 km NEDC272 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 540PS · R8 V10 5.2 FSI 540PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L397 kW (540 PS)Petrol–11.7 L/100 km NEDC277 g/km
2016–20175.2 V10 Plus 610 PS · R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI 610PS 7speed S-tronic5.2 L449 kW (610 PS)Petrol–12.3 L/100 km NEDC287 g/km

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA360 g/km
2023SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA320 g/km
2023SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA327 g/km
2022SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA355 g/km
2022SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA322 g/km
2021SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA352 g/km
2021SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA328 g/km
2020SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2018SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA330 g/km
2018SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA309 g/km
2017SIDI & PFI5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA322 g/km

Canada 11 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle320 g/km
2023Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle361 g/km
2023Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle328 g/km
2022Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle322 g/km
2022Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle356 g/km
2021Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle329 g/km
2021Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle353 g/km
2020Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle347 g/km
2018Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle304 g/km
2018Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle338 g/km
2017Two-seater5.2 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle330 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 2 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
20255.2 L456 kW (620 PS)Petrol13.4 L/100 km WLTP306 g/km45
20255.2 L419 kW (570 PS)Petrol13.1 L/100 km WLTP298 g/km17

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.