2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Koenigsegg Agera RS
Pictured: Agera RST Koenigsegg. Photo: MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
13 combined · 11 city / 18 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 34% below the 2018 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS is a two seaters offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway), 34% worse than the 2018 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Agera RS5.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive11 / 18 / 13-34%$6,300654
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $19,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.6 MPG2018 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS.

Similar 2018 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS (this car)13 MPGNot rated0
2018 Chevrolet Corvette19 MPGNot rated1
2018 Ford GT14 MPGNot rated1
2018 smart fortwo58 miNot rated0
2018 Nissan 370z22 MPGNot rated1
2018 RUF Automobile RUF TURBO 12/CTR318 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Koenigsegg. How we calculate this →