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2013-2016 Audi S4 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2016 Audi S4 at a glance
The 2013-2016 Audi S4 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,750 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 2016; 2014 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2013-2016 Audi S4 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | First year |
What the 2016 S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$313
$3,750 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.25
Per 100 miles
$25.00
Five years
$18,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$730more a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi S4 MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi S4 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Audi S4 as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Audi S4 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Audi S4 as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Audi S4 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,750–$3,980/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
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: $4,470 in California and $3,250 in Texas, a $1,220 difference.
- California $4,470
- Washington $4,210
- New York $3,700
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,250
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Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2016 Audi S4 get?
EPA rates the 2013-2016 Audi S4 at 20–21 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Audi S4?
Every model year of the 2013-2016 Audi S4 tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Audi S4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016. In 2014 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2013-2016 Audi S4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2012 Audi S4) is rated 21 MPG combined and costs $3,790–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2013-2016 model is rated 20–21 MPG and costs $3,750–$3,980 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 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 $3,750 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,750–$3,980 a year. That is a $230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Audi S4 100 miles?
About $25.00 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 $25.00 and $26.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 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 2016 Audi S4 compare with other small car configurations?
The S4 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,750 a year to fuel, $730 more than the class median of $3,020, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Audi S4 different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Audi S4 for that year.