2020 Audi RS Q8 — Full Specifications

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18Combined MPG (UK)
4L 8-cyl turboEngine
Premium GasolineFuel Type
$5,500Est. Annual Fuel (US EPA)
N/ANHTSA Safety
360CO₂ g/km

The 2020 Audi RS Q8 is an SUV powered by a 4L 8-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine. It returns around 18 mpg (UK) / 15 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Audi RS Q8 workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Related listing: see also the 2020 Audi RS page for the base RS listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.

Full Specifications

Engine4L 8-cyl turbo
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Fuel TypePremium Gasoline
PowertrainHybrid
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Body StyleSUV
Fuel Economy (UK)18 combined / 16 urban / 23 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)15 combined / 13 city / 19 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions360 g/km
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score2 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions)
EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost$5,500 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices)

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2020 Audi RS Q8, all with the 4L 8-cyl turbo engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG (UK)MPG (US)CO₂ g/kmFuel cost / yr
4L 8-cyl turbo (Hybrid)Automatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive 18 15 (13/19) 360$5,500

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

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Running Costs: 2020 Audi RS Q8

Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2020 Audi RS Q8 at 18 mpg combined, expect roughly 2,020 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $5,500 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2020 Audi RS Q8 Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.

How It Compares

How does the Audi RS Q8 compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 18 mpg figure is 9 mpg below that average. Its 360 g/km CO₂ figure is 107 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.

Audi models in our database average about 27 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2020 Audi RS Q8's 18 mpg is 9 mpg below that make average. Its 360 g/km CO₂ figure is 109 g/km higher than the 251 g/km Audi average.

Of the 7 Audi RS Q8 model years we cover, the 2020 ranks 4th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (18 mpg UK combined, against a high of 19 mpg). See every Audi RS Q8 year side by side.

Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2020 Audi RS Q8 have?

It's fitted with a 4L 8-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s8) transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Audi RS Q8?

The most efficient configuration returns around 18 mpg (UK) combined, or 15 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

How much does the 2020 Audi RS Q8 cost to fuel per year?

The US EPA estimates about $5,500 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.

Is the Audi RS Q8's fuel economy good for an SUV?

It returns around 18 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.

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