2016 Audi A7

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Audi A7 is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

Model year2016
Vehicle classMidsize Cars
Fuel type(s)Diesel, Gasoline
Combined economy24-30 MPG
Best / worst combined30 / 24 MPG
Annual fuel cost$3,150-$3,300
Tailpipe CO₂343-375 g/mi
EPA smog rating6-6 / 10

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 A7 costs about $3,150 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,225. Over five years that is about $16,125 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 A7 configuration spends about $4,250 more on fuel over five years.

For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The A7 sits roughly 5 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

VersionEngineDriveTransFuelCombinedAnnual fuel
A7 quattro3.0L 6-cyl turboAll-WheelAutomaticDiesel30 MPG$3,150

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 A7 records tailpipe CO₂ of 343-375 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.