Audi RS 7
5 model years from 2014 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2014–2018
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 17–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (6)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 8,764 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2018 RS 7 in brief
The 2018 Audi RS 7 is a midsize car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,475 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 24 highway), 37% worse than the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Audi RS 7 has 5 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2018.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (9), unknown or other (1), air bags (1).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data.
2017 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 13 owner complaints.
How the 2014 RS 7 compares
The 2014 Audi RS 7 is a midsize car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,398 lb.
About the Audi RS 7
The Audi A7 is an executive five-door liftback produced by Audi since 2010. The coupé variant of the Audi A6 saloon/estate, the Audi A7 features a sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid, and four frameless doors. A sport version called the S7 has been made since 2012, and a high-performance model called the RS 7 has been in production since 2013. An extended-wheelbase three-box, four-door saloon derivative called the A7L has been produced in China since 2021.
From the Wikipedia article "Audi A7", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2018 RS 7 pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 37% below the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 RS 7
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
None of the 4 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 197.2 in | 4,475 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 197.2 in | 4,475 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 197.2 in | 4,475 lb | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 197.2 in | 4,475 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 197.2 in | 4,398 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
Alternatives to the 2018 RS 7
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2018 Lexus LS | 28 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 335 mi | Not rated | 11 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →