Audi A4: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Audi A4 across 24 model years, from the 1996 Audi A4 through the 2020 Audi A4. The most recent 2020 Audi A4 returns 30 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi A4 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Audi A4. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Audi A4 | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi A4 | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi A4 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi A4 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi A4 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi A4 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2010 | 2010 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2009 | 2009 Audi A4 | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2008 | 2008 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | 2007 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2006 | 2006 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | 2005 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2004 | 2004 Audi A4 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 Audi A4 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 Audi A4 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 Audi A4 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1999 | 1999 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1998 | 1998 Audi A4 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1997 | 1997 Audi A4 | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1996 | 1996 Audi A4 | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
How the Audi A4 compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Audi A4 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2020 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.