Audi A4

19962020 · 54 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
23
Best
30

The Audi A4 has been tested by the EPA across 54 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2020. Over this period, the A4 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 23 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
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,300273530MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,300273430MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Premium
$2,550243127MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Premium
$2,650243126MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Premium
$2,650233126MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S8)Premium
$2,650243126MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,650233026MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750233025MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900203124MPG
2008
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900203124MPG
2007
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900203124MPG
2006
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900203124MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,650172519MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900212924MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450162720MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1998
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,150182922MPG
1998
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
1998
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450162720MPG
1998
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
1997
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
1997
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
1997
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
1996
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
1996
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

2020
30
2019
30
2017
28
2016
27
2015
26
2014
26
2013
26
2012
25
2011
25
2010
26
2009
25
2008
24
2007
24
2006
24
2005
24
2004
23
2003
23
2002
23
2001
23
2000
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (A4) 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. 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
521
Total Deaths
267

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.7%
Fire Occurrence
4.2%
Speeding Involved
24.6%
DUI Involved
23.8%
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 Crashes35
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2022
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2021
Fatal Crashes76
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2020
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2019
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2018
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2017
Fatal Crashes59
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2016
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2015
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2014
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.48

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2020
2
2017
6
2013
4
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
2
2004
1
2003
3
2000
1
1999
3
1998
2
1997
3
1996
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory