2008 Audi A4 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Audi A4.

The 2008 Audi A4 has 3 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L.

The 2008 Audi A4 Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Audi A4 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Audi A4 Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Audi A4 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Audi A4 is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242130
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242031
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L211827

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Audi A4?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Audi A4 is $3,233.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Audi A4 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,667 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Audi A4 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Audi A4 will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Audi A4 Emit?

The 2008 Audi A4 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Audi A4.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2008 Audi A4 model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Audi A4 Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Audi A4 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Audi A4 Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.1 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.1
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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