- Newest year: 2001
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2001 Audi A4 MPG & Fuel Cost
11 configurations · 18–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Audi A4 at a glance
The 2001 Audi A4 has 11 configurations in the EPA database, rated 18–23 MPG combined. The most efficient is the A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD at 23 MPG, which costs about $3,490 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,490 to $4,460, a $970 difference. The A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2001 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$380more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Audi A4 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (11)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Avant quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Avant quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| A4 2.8L 6-cyl | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| quattro 2.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Avant quattro 2.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
| quattro 2.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant quattro 2.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2001 Audi A4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Audi A4) is rated 18–24 MPG combined and costs $3,350–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2001 model is rated 18–23 MPG and costs $3,490–$4,460 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Audi A4 get?
EPA rates the 2001 Audi A4 at 18–23 MPG combined across 11 configurations. The most efficient, the A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Audi A4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 11 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$4,460 a year. That is a $970 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Audi A4 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Audi A4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2001 Audi A4 compare with other small car configurations?
The A4 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $380 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Audi A4 different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,490, $140 more. EPA lists 11 configurations for 2001 against 13 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Audi A4 for that year.