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2012 Audi S4
Shown: 2012 Audi S4. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2012
  • Gas
  • Small cars
  • Same as 2011

2010-2012 Audi S4 MPG & Fuel Cost

3 model years · 21 MPG combined

21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD
$3,790

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

Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2010-2012 Audi S4 at a glance

The 2010-2012 Audi S4 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,790 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011; 2012 repeat the values of the year before.

2010-2012 Audi S4 by model year

2010-2012 Audi S4: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2012 Gas 21 MPG $3,790–$3,840 Same EPA ratings as 2011
2011 Gas 21 MPG $3,790–$3,840 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 21 MPG $3,800–$3,840 First year

What the 2012 S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive

Per month

$316

$3,790 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.32

Per 100 miles

$25.27

Five years

$18,950

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

vs the small car median

$550more a year

Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012

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

2012 Audi S4 MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Audi S4 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,790–$3,840

Gas configurations (2)

2012 Audi S4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (S7) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 28 21 $3,790
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 27 21 $3,840

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

2011 Audi S4 MPG

21 MPG · $3,790–$3,840/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,800 to $3,790, $10 less.

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,790–$3,840

Gas configurations (2)

2011 Audi S4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (S7) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 28 21 $3,790
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 27 21 $3,840

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

2010 Audi S4 MPG

21 MPG · $3,800–$3,840/yr
Gas · 3.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,800–$3,840

Gas configurations (2)

2010 Audi S4 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (S7) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 28 21 $3,800
S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD 18 27 21 $3,840

2 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 S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD: $4,520 in California and $3,290 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.

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

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.

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

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2012 Audi S4 get?

EPA rates the 2010-2012 Audi S4 at 21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2012 Audi S4?

Every model year of the 2010-2012 Audi S4 tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2012 Audi S4?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2010-2012 Audi S4 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2004-2009 Audi S4) is rated 15–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2010-2012 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,790–$3,840 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Audi S4 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,790 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,790–$3,840 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Audi S4 100 miles?

About $25.27 per 100 miles for the S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.27 and $25.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2012 Audi S4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2012 Audi S4 compare with other small car configurations?

The S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,790 a year to fuel, $550 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2012 Audi S4 different from the 2011 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 2 configurations rated 21 MPG combined. See the 2011 Audi S4 for that year.