The Audi A4 allroad does 25.8 mpg combined (23.1 city, 29.8 highway), which works out to about $1,488 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 26 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 25.3 — a difference of $41 a year. Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg.
Every Audi A4 allroad engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Audi A4 allroad ranges from 26 down to 25.3 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $41 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 23.4 / 30 | 2021–2025 | $1,477 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.7 / 29.3 | 2017–2020 | $1,518 |
What that actually costs
The Audi A4 allroad burns a gallon every 25.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 465 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.124 |
| Fuel per year | $1,488 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,440 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | +$199 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,988 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi A4 allroad gives up 6.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 29.8 out there against 23.1 in town, a 29% drop worth $373 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 23.1 mpg | $1,662 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29.8 mpg | $1,289 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.7 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the A4 allroad changed over the years
The A4 allroad peaked in 2025 at 26 mpg (23 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 26. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2024 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2023 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2019 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Audi A4 allroad — 2 engines across 2017–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,988. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi A4 allroad get?
25.8 mpg combined on average — 23.1 in the city and 29.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2017–2025.
How much does a Audi A4 allroad cost in fuel per year?
About $1,488 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,440 over five years, or 0.124 dollars a mile.
Which A4 allroad engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 26 mpg, against 25.3 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $41 a year.
Is the A4 allroad good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg, computed across 1162 ratings.
Are these real-world A4 allroad figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Audi A4 allroad is $2,988 against the $1,488 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 26 and 25 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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