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- MY2000–2025
Audi A4 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
26 model years · 2000–2025
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi A4 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi A4 for 26 model years, 2000 to 2025. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–31 MPG. The latest model year, 2025, has 3 configurations rated 26–29 MPG combined and costing $2,730–$3,140 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2018 Ultra 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 31 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1996.
Audi A4 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2025 (B9) Generation page | |||
| 2025 | — | 26–29 | $2,730–$3,140 |
| 2024 | — | 26–30 | $2,720–$3,140 |
| 2023 | — | 26–28 | $2,920–$3,120 |
| 2022 | — | 26–29 | $2,790–$3,050 |
| 2021 | — | 26–28 | $2,830–$3,050 |
| 2020 | 26–30 | — | $2,680–$3,060 |
| 2019 | 25–30 | — | $2,670–$3,240 |
| 2018 | 27–31 | — | $2,590–$2,960 |
| 2017 | 25–31 | — | $2,590–$3,180 |
| 2016 | 24–27 | — | $3,030–$3,300 |
| 2010-2015 Generation page | |||
| 2015 | 24–26 | — | $3,040–$3,300 |
| 2014 | 23–26 | — | $3,050–$3,440 |
| 2013 | 23–26 | — | $3,050–$3,430 |
| 2012 | 24–25 | — | $3,220–$3,360 |
| 2011 | 24–25 | — | $3,220–$3,370 |
| 2010 | 23–26 | — | $3,090–$3,490 |
| 2002-2009 Generation page | |||
| 2009 | 20–25 | — | $3,210–$4,020 |
| 2008 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 18–24 | — | $3,350–$4,460 |
| 2005 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 19–23 | — | $3,490–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2002 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2001 Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2000 Generation page | |||
| 2000 | 18–24 | — | $3,350–$4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Audi A4 generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2025. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2025 powertrain options
Audi A4 MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–24 |
| 1998 | 19–23 |
| 1997 | 19–21 |
| 1996 | 19–20 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi A4's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi A4 run 18–31 MPG across model years 2000 to 2025. The latest year, 2025, is rated 26–29 MPG.
Which Audi A4 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018 Audi A4 Ultra 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 31 MPG.
How much does a Audi A4 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2025, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,730–$3,140 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,730.
Has the Audi A4's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 29 MPG in 2025, 5 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi A4?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2025 (26–30 MPG).