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2002-2003 Audi S6 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest wagon configurations to fuel, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2003 Audi S6 at a glance
The 2002-2003 Audi S6 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2003 Audi S6 by model year
What the 2003 Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$1,710more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Audi S6 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Audi S6 MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
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 Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 wagon models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2003 Audi S6 get?
EPA rates the 2002-2003 Audi S6 at 15 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2003 Audi S6?
Every model year of the 2002-2003 Audi S6 tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2003 Audi S6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Audi S6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Audi S6 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD 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 2003 Audi S6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 Audi S6 compare with other wagon configurations?
The Avant 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,710 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 0 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 45 rated wagon configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Audi S6 different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 1 configuration for 2002. See the 2002 Audi S6 for that year.