Audi RS Q8 – MPG and running costs
Not much, and lots. But if you can afford it in the first place...
The RSQ8 is unlikely to be on Greta Thunberg’s shopping list, let’s just say that. Despite a shedload of clever fuel-saving tech such as cylinder deactivation, a 48V mild-hybrid electrical system and all the rest, Audi quotes a WLTP consumption figure of 21.6mpg for the base car, and 21.4mpg for the Performance. Emissions are an equally scary 299 and 300g/km, respectively.
Supplementary running costs are also likely to be high – you’ll likely jump right to the top of your local tyre supplier and fitter’s Christmas card list (a new set costs around £1400, including fitting), and swapping out the carbon-ceramic brake discs will no doubt come with eye-watering costs.
