Auto loans: 2017 Audi R8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2017 Audi R8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 Audi R8 specs
| Engine | 5.2L 10-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 16.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 322 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $24.15 |
2017 Audi R8: every figure
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,830 |
| Dimension | R8 2dr Spyder |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.43 m (174 in) |
| Width | 1.95 m (77 in) |
| Height | 1.22 m (48 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,698 kg (3,743 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 Audi R8
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V014000 | 2019-01-11 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| 18V639000 | 2018-09-17 | power train:automatic transmission | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2017 Audi R8
No 2017 Audi R8 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2017 Audi R8 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
The figures, translated
Under the hood: the 5.2L 10-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Fuel use is rated 13.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 41 litres. Every 100 km costs about $24.15 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
The R8 in everyday use
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. NHTSA's Canadian figures put it at 4.43 m long. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the R8 on your commute before you commit to it. A test week in the R8 tells you more than any review. If the R8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $24.15 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $241.50 at our price setting.
One more step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2017 Audi R8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Audi R8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Audi R8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Audi R8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 Audi R8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2017 Audi R8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2017 Audi R8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Audi R8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4830.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.