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Audi A6 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi A6 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi A6 for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined and costing $3,300–$3,500 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 2016 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, at 30 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 19 MPG in 1995.
Audi A6 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (C9) Generation page | ||||
| 2026 | 23 | 24 | — | $3,300–$3,500 |
| 2019-2025 (C8) Generation page | ||||
| 2025 | — | 25–26 | — | $3,050–$3,210 |
| 2024 | — | 25–26 | — | $3,060–$3,250 |
| 2023 | — | 24–27 | — | $3,030–$3,290 |
| 2022 | — | 23–26 | — | $3,050–$3,430 |
| 2021 | — | 22–26 | — | $3,100–$3,620 |
| 2020 | — | 22–27 | — | $2,970–$3,620 |
| 2019 | — | 25–27 | — | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2012-2018 (C7) Generation page | ||||
| 2018 | 23–28 | — | — | $2,820–$3,440 |
| 2017 | 24–28 | — | — | $2,880–$3,410 |
| 2016 | 24–28 | — | 30 | $2,900–$3,420 |
| 2015 | 21–28 | — | 29 | $2,910–$3,740 |
| 2014 | 21–28 | — | 29 | $2,910–$3,740 |
| 2013 | 21–28 | — | — | $2,910–$3,740 |
| 2012 | 22–28 | — | — | $2,910–$3,670 |
| 2005-2011 (C6) Generation page | ||||
| 2011 | 19–24 | — | — | $3,310–$4,270 |
| 2010 | 18–22 | — | — | $3,650–$4,460 |
| 2009 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2008 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2007 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2006 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2005 | 19 | — | — | $4,230 |
| 2000-2004 (C5) Generation page | ||||
| 2004 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2003 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2002 | 18–19 | — | — | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2001 | 18 | — | — | $4,460 |
| 2000 | 18 | — | — | $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 A6 generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Audi A6 MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–19 |
| 1998 | 18–19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1995 | 18–19 |
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 A6's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi A6 run 18–30 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 23–24 MPG.
Which Audi A6 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Audi A6 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Audi A6 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,300–$3,500 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,300.
Has the Audi A6's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2026, 6 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 19 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi A6?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2019 to 2026 (22–27 MPG).
Which Audi A6 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.