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2012-2018 Audi A7 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 21–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2018 Audi A7 at a glance
The 2012-2018 Audi A7 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 21–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2016.
2012-2018 Audi A7 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas, Diesel | 24–30 MPG | $3,190–$3,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas, Diesel | 21–29 MPG | $3,240–$3,770 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Diesel | 21–29 MPG | $3,240–$3,810 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,790 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,680 | First year |
What the 2018 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$510more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi A7 MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,410 to $3,440, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi A7 MPG
24 MPG · $3,410/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 24 MPG, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,190 to $3,410, $220 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,410 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi A7 MPG
24–30 MPG · $3,190–$3,420/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,240 to $3,190, $50 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,420 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 38 | 30 | $3,190 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi A7 MPG
21–29 MPG · $3,240–$3,770/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,240.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,770 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 38 | 29 | $3,240 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Audi A7 MPG
21–29 MPG · $3,240–$3,810/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 29 MPG, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $3,790 to $3,240, $550 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,810 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 38 | 29 | $3,240 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Audi A7 MPG
21 MPG · $3,790/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,680 to $3,790, $110 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,790 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Audi A7 MPG
22 MPG · $3,680/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,680 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD: $4,100 in California and $2,980 in Texas, a $1,120 difference.
- California $4,100
- Washington $3,850
- New York $3,390
- Florida $3,140
- Texas $2,980
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2012-2018
- 2019-2025 (Type 4K8)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2018 Audi A7 get?
EPA rates the 2012-2018 Audi A7 at 21–30 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 30 MPG (25 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–24 MPG; Diesel: 29–30 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2018 Audi A7?
The quattro 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2013.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2018 Audi A7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Audi A7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi A7 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Audi A7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi A7 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The quattro 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $510 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 205 rated midsize car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Audi A7 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,410 to $3,440, $30 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 1 configuration for 2017. See the 2017 Audi A7 for that year.