2009 Audi

R8

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L

Audi R8: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 420NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.117 hp/lb
Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 49 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,605 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 6

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

STRUCTURE33%
SUSPENSION33%
ENGINE17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Audi R8: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.