Audi A4 Avant MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi A4 Avant model year from 1998 to 2012 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the A4 Avant has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2012 (up to 24 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Audi A4 Avant fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18–21 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–21 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18–22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–20 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
2012 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2012 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2011 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2011 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2010 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2010 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2009 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2009 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2008 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2008 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2007 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2007 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2006 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2006 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2005 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2005 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2004 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2004 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2003 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2003 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2002 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2002 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2001 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2000 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 2000 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1999 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 1999 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1998 Audi A4 Avant: engines & MPG
The 1998 A4 Avant was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| A4 Avant quattro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Audi A4 Avant get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the A4 Avant range from 20 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2012 model year.
What engines does the 2012 Audi A4 Avant have?
The 2012 A4 Avant was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2012 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Audi A4 Avant require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas A4 Avant version specifies premium gasoline.
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