Lot 002989: 2012 Audi R8 V10

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2012 Audi R8 V10
  • 13k mi
  • Location: Plano, Texas, USA
  • Originality: Original & Highly Original
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  • Transmission: Manual
  • Handedness: LHD
  • There are 12 Audi R8 V10 - Coupe - Type 42 (2009 to 2015) for sale right now.
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What’s the real world gas mileage like for a 2012 Audi R8 V10?

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Based on my research, here’s what you can expect for real-world gas mileage on a 2012 Audi R8 V10:

Stock/Unmodified R8 V10 Manual:

  • EPA ratings: 12 mpg city / 19 mpg highway / 14 mpg combined
  • Real-world owner reports: Most drivers see 11-16 mpg in mixed driving, with careful highway cruising potentially reaching 19-20 mpg

This Modified Twin-Turbo R8: The Stage 1.5 twin-turbo conversion significantly increases power output to 1000+ WHP, but this comes at a considerable fuel economy cost. Based on industry data for turbocharged supercars, you can expect:

  • City driving: 9-10 mpg (down from 12 mpg stock)
  • Highway cruising: 14-15 mpg (down from 19 mpg stock)
  • Combined real-world: 10-12 mpg (down from 14 mpg stock)

The turbo system essentially adds 20-30% more fuel consumption under normal driving, and when you’re in boost (which happens frequently with that much power), fuel economy can drop to single digits. This is typical for high-horsepower turbo builds where performance is prioritized over efficiency.