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2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD specs & fuel economy

2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD: 1 EPA configuration, Automatic (AM-S7), fuel economy and an adjustable running-cost comparison.

EPA data snapshot imported 2026-09-06 · United States · US gallons

Configuration snapshot

The 2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD has 1 EPA-listed configuration in our 2026-09-06 data snapshot. Listed transmissions: Automatic (AM-S7). Compare the engine, drive type and fuel ratings below before matching an individual car by VIN.

Engine, transmission and fuel economy

Each row links to its original EPA vehicle record. MPG uses US gallons; MPGe expresses energy equivalence and is not a liquid-fuel tank measurement. Missing values remain “Not reported.”

2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD · EPA configuration comparison
Engine / transmission / drivePrimary fuelCityHighwayCombinedSource
5.2L 10-cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: SIDI & PFIPremium Gasoline13 MPG20 MPG16 MPGEPA #41595

Other 2020 Audi R8 versions

EPA lists these versions separately. The figures above apply to the listing named “R8 Spyder AWD”; they are not a specification for every R8 trim.

What would it cost you to run?

Change the example mileage and prices to match your driving. These are your assumptions, not live pump prices. Liquid-fuel versions use the same entered price per US gallon; adjust it for the fuel grade you plan to buy.

Estimated annual energy cost using EPA combined ratings
ConfigurationAnnual costCalculation basis
5.2L 10-cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel DriveEPA #41595$2,625Premium Gasoline operation

Fuel: miles ÷ combined MPG × price per gallon. Electric vehicles: miles ÷ 100 × kWh/100 miles × price per kWh. Plug-in hybrids show gasoline operation only here; charging and blended operation need a separate driving model. Maintenance, insurance, depreciation and charging-session fees are excluded.

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  1. Match the model year, engine, drive type and transmission with the seller’s documents.
  2. Check the fuel requirement on the vehicle label and in its owner’s manual.
  3. Use the VIN to investigate identity, title and reported history separately.
  4. Verify open recalls on the official NHTSA lookup and arrange an independent inspection for current condition.

The EPA catalogue is not a VIN history database and does not establish accidents, maintenance, title status, towing capacity or installed options. EPA also notes that older drive labels do not always distinguish AWD from 4WD. Standardized consumption figures can differ from real-world use.

Compare nearby model years

These links match the EPA model name. They do not establish that parts or equipment are interchangeable between years.

Evidence

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  1. EPA vehicle data and field definitionsFuelEconomy.gov — U.S. EPA and Department of Energy
  2. Downloaded vehicle datasetSnapshot imported 2026-09-06
  3. VIN decoderNHTSA
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission does the 2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD have?

EPA records in this snapshot list Automatic (AM-S7). These are model-level configurations. Match the individual car’s VIN and factory build information before identifying a replacement transmission.

What fuel does the 2020 Audi R8 Spyder AWD use?

Primary fuels listed across the EPA configurations are Premium Gasoline. Some versions may also list an alternative fuel. Match the particular configuration and follow the vehicle’s fuel label and owner’s manual.

Are these the exact specifications of my R8 Spyder AWD?

These are EPA model-year configurations, not a decode of an individual VIN or a complete trim catalogue. Confirm identity, installed equipment and service requirements with the car’s VIN and manufacturer records.

Will I achieve the listed fuel economy?

EPA ratings support comparisons under standardized test conditions. Your result depends on driving, weather, tyres, load, charging pattern and vehicle condition. The cost calculator uses the listed combined rating and your entered prices.