45/100

2016Compact CarsPremium

2016 Audi A4 quattro

EPA ID: 36397

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City MPG

Combined MPG

26MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2016 Audi A4 quattro achieves an EPA-estimated 26 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 22 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a manual 6-spd, this compact cars features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2016 A4 quattro produces approximately 343 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this A4 quattro performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,650, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $2,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions343 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score6/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,650

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $2,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

25.6

Impact vs EPA

+$32

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$666/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$19,600

49.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,096

25.3%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,860

24.7%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.0%

Total 5-Year Cost$39,956

Recall Intelligence

68.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 85 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.