Does the 2020 Audi R8 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$450extra a year
- Premium listed for the V10 AWD.
- All 4 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 93% of 29 coupes (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V10 AWD | 5.2L 10cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| quattro V10 Spyder AWD | 5.2L 10cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| V10 Performance AWD | 5.2L 10cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| quattro V10 Performance Spyder AWD | 5.2L 10cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi R8 | V10 AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Acura NSX | SH-AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Polestar 1 | AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Aston Martin Vantage | Coupe RWD | Premium |
| 2020 BMW i8 | AWD | Premium |
| 2020 McLaren 570S | RWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree