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

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Audi A4 Avant EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/audi/a4-avant.

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