2019 Audi A4
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi A4 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 to $3,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 25-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,650-$3,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 292-356 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 A4 costs about $2,650 to $3,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,933. Over five years that is about $14,667 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this A4 configuration spends about $1,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The A4 sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| A4 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| A4 allroad quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 A4 records tailpipe CO₂ of 292-356 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.