Audi A4 MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Audi A4 MPG for every model year from 1996 to 2025.
A4 MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 220 configurations of the A4. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 quattroMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 26 | 36 | 29 | View |
| A4 S line quattroMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | View |
| A4 allroad quattroMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | View |
A4 MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every A4 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When A4 Fuel Economy Changed
The A4's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2017: The top combined rating rises to 31 MPG, up from 27 MPG the year before.
How the A4 Compares
The EPA rated 22 compact cars for 2025. The best A4 version, at 29 MPG combined, ties for 13th with 1 other model of 22. Combined ratings in the class run from 17 to 50 MPG, with a median of 30. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG |
| 2 | Lexus UX | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Nissan Versa | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG |
| 5 | MINI Cooper | 32 MPG |
| 13 | Audi A4 | 29 MPG |
What Does a A4 Cost to Fuel?
Pick a A4, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
A4 MPG Questions
Which A4 year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2017 and 2018 A4 Ultra holds the top EPA rating at 31 MPG combined (27 city, 37 highway). Among 2025 models, the A4 quattro is rated at 29 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt A4 fuel economy?
Yes, noticeably. On the 2020 A4, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 27 MPG.
Why doesn't my A4 match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 220 ratings for the Audi A4 from 1996 to 2025. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov