Audi S4

19922025 · 41 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
20
Best
24

The Audi S4 has been tested by the EPA across 41 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 2025. Over this period, the S4 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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
2025
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900202924MPG
2024
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2023
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2022
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$2,900213024MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2008
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600132015MPG
2008
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
2007
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600132015MPG
2007
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
2006
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300132016MPG
2006
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
2005
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300132016MPG
2005
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
2004
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300132016MPG
2004
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152218MPG
2001
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2001
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2000
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2000
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
1994
2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1993
2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2025
24
2024
24
2023
24
2022
24
2021
23
2020
23
2019
24
2018
24
2016
21
2015
21
2014
21
2013
21
2012
21
2011
21
2010
21
2008
16
2007
16
2006
16
2005
16
2004
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (S4) 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 S4. 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 S4 (1992-1994; 2000-2011 only. See model 055 for 2012 on)/S6 (1992-1994; 2000-2011 only. See model 056 for 2013 on.), Audi S4 (2012 on only. See model 040 for 1992-1994; 2000-2011) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
72
Total Deaths
43

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.7%
Fire Occurrence
9.7%
Speeding Involved
43.1%
DUI Involved
34.7%
Primary Impact Zone

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

89%
Front
9%
Side
2%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2021
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2020
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2019
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25
2016
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2015
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2014
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2022
1
2021
2
2020
2
2018
2
2013
1
2011
1
2005
2
2004
1
2000
1
1994
1
1992
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory