2009 Audi R8 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

23.8gal · 90 L

The 2009 Audi R8 has a fuel tank capacity of 23.8 gallons (90 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 428–452 highway miles or 286–309 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

23.8 gal · Bigger than 75% of 2009 models we list.

Highway range
428–452 mi
City range
286–309 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
15 MPG
EPA size class
Two Seaters

2009 Audi R8 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 2 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
quattro 2dr Coupe AWD 4.2L 8cyl 6AM · AWD MPG 13 / 18Range 309 / 428 mi 4.2L 8cyl 6AM AWD 23.8 gal90 L 13 / 18 309 / 428 mi
quattro 2dr Coupe AWD 4.2L 8cyl 6M · AWD MPG 12 / 19Range 286 / 452 mi 4.2L 8cyl 6M AWD 23.8 gal90 L 12 / 19 286 / 452 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2009 Audi R8 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 15 MPG, a full 23.8-gallon tank covers about 357 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full23.8428309
3/417.9321232
1/211.9214155
1/46.010777
1/83.05439

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,000 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
15 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
592 g/mi
Gas guzzler tax
Yes
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2009 Audi R8

$125.66 to fill the 23.8-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
23.8 galPremium$5.28$125.66$94.25

By region, 23.8-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$117.33
Midwest$5.37$127.81
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$108.77
Rocky Mountain$5.12$121.86
West Coast$6.08$144.70
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$151.37

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 23.8-gallon tank$125.66
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$5,280

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

R8 tank size in other years

The 2009 R8 uses the same 23.8 gal tank as the 2008 model.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2015 R8 19.8–23.8 gal 547 mi
2014 R8 19.8–23.8 gal 547 mi
2012 R8 19.8–23.8 gal 500 mi
2011 R8 23.8 gal 500 mi
2010 R8 23.8 gal 476 mi
2009 R8 23.8 gal 452 mi
2008 R8 23.8 gal 476 mi
Audi R8 fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2009 Audi R8 vs similar 2009 coupes

The R8 has the largest tank of the two 2009 coupes compared here, 23.8 gallons against 16.9 for the Porsche 911.

2009 modelTankLongest highway range
Audi R8 23.8 gal 452 mi
Porsche 911 16.9 gal 423 mi

Other 2009 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

2009 Audi R8 fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 2009 Audi R8. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2009 Audi R8?

The 2009 Audi R8 holds 23.8 gallons (90 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2009 Audi R8 gas tank hold?

The 2009 Audi R8 tank holds 90 liters, or 23.8 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2009 Audi R8 go on a full tank?

About 428–452 miles on the highway and 286–309 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2009 Audi R8 go on a quarter tank?

About 107 highway miles or 77 in town from the 23.8-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2009 Audi R8 take?

Premium unleaded (required). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2009 Audi R8?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 23.8-gallon tank from empty costs $125.66. It ranges from $108.77 in the Gulf Coast to $151.37 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2009 Audi R8?

About 148 pounds for the 23.8-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2009 Audi R8 have a bigger gas tank than the Porsche 911?

Yes. The 2009 Audi R8 holds up to 23.8 gallons; the 2009 Porsche 911 holds up to 16.9.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).

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