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2010-2015 Audi A4 MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 23–26 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD

$3,040

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

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2010-2015 Audi A4 at a glance

The 2010-2015 Audi A4 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 23–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,040 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (26 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

2010-2015 Audi A4 by model year

2010-2015 Audi A4: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2015	Gas	24–26 MPG	$3,040–$3,300	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	23–26 MPG	$3,050–$3,440	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	23–26 MPG	$3,050–$3,430	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	24–25 MPG	$3,220–$3,360	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	24–25 MPG	$3,220–$3,370	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	23–26 MPG	$3,090–$3,490	First year

What the 2015 A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$253

$3,040 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.07

Per 100 miles

$20.27

Five years

$15,200

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

Same

Class median $3,040 a year, MY2015

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Audi A4 MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,040, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–26 MPG

Per year

$3,040–$3,300

Gas configurations (3)

2015 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	24	31	26	$3,040
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	22	32	26	$3,120
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	30	24	$3,300

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2014 Audi A4 MPG

23–26 MPG · $3,050–$3,440/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,050.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$3,440

Gas configurations (3)

2014 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	31	26	$3,050
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	22	32	26	$3,110
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	28	23	$3,440

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2013 Audi A4 MPG

23–26 MPG · $3,050–$3,430/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,220 to $3,050, $170 less.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$3,430

Gas configurations (4)

2013 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	24	31	26	$3,050
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	22	32	26	$3,110
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	30	24	$3,380
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	29	23	$3,430

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2012 Audi A4 MPG

24–25 MPG · $3,220–$3,360/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,220–$3,360

Gas configurations (4)

2012 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	30	25	$3,220
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	31	25	$3,240
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$3,360
Avant quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$3,360

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Audi A4 MPG

24–25 MPG · $3,220–$3,370/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,220, $130 more.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,220–$3,370

Gas configurations (4)

2011 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	30	25	$3,220
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	31	25	$3,240
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$3,370
Avant quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$3,370

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Audi A4 MPG

23–26 MPG · $3,090–$3,490/yr

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$3,090–$3,490

Gas configurations (4)

2010 Audi A4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
A4 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	30	26	$3,090
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	22	30	25	$3,210
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	27	23	$3,490
Avant quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	27	23	$3,490

4 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 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,620 in California and $2,630 in Texas, a $990 difference.

California $3,620
Washington $3,410
New York $3,000
Florida $2,770
Texas $2,630

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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26 MPG · $3,120/yr

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26 MPG · $3,080/yr

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26 MPG · $3,140/yr

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26 MPG · $2,530/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2015 Audi A4 get?

EPA rates the 2010-2015 Audi A4 at 23–26 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 26 MPG (24 city, 31 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2015 Audi A4?

The A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2011 and 2012.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2015 Audi A4?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

How does the 2010-2015 Audi A4 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2002-2009 Audi A4) is rated 18–25 MPG combined and costs $3,210–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2010-2015 model is rated 23–26 MPG and costs $3,040–$3,490 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Audi A4 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,040 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,040–$3,300 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Audi A4 100 miles?

About $20.27 per 100 miles for the A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.27 and $22.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2015 Audi A4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2015 Audi A4 compare with other small car configurations?

The A4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,040 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,040, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 385 rated small car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2015 Audi A4 different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,040, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Audi A4 for that year.