Audi A4 Avant quattro

19982012 · 49 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
24

The Audi A4 Avant quattro has been tested by the EPA across 49 different configurations spanning model years 1998 through 2012. Over this period, the A4 Avant quattro has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212723MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2008
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650152519MPG
2008
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2007
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650152519MPG
2007
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2006
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650152519MPG
2006
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850162318MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850162318MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650162219MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152218MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
1998
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
1998
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
24
2011
24
2010
23
2009
23
2008
23
2007
23
2006
23
2005
23
2004
22
2003
21
2002
21
2001
22
2000
22
1999
22
1998
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (A4 Avant quattro) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Audi A4 Avant quattro. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Audi Audi A4 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
402
Total Deaths
209

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.7%
Fire Occurrence
4.7%
Speeding Involved
23.4%
DUI Involved
23.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
11%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2022
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2020
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2019
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2018
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2016
Fatal Crashes51
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2015
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2014
Fatal Crashes44
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.45

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
2005
2
2004
1
2003
3
2000
1
1999
3
1998
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory