Against 500 other 4-cyl cars rated 2016–2018, the allroad trails their 27.3 mpg average by 2.3 mpg, about $129 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2001, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2018), does 23.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 8-cyl (2004–2005), 16: $759 a year apart.
Every Audi allroad engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.8 / 27.6 | 2013–2018 | $1,641 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 14.6 / 19.6 | 2001–2005 | $2,313 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 14 / 19 | 2004–2005 | $2,400 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru Outback gets 25 mpg, the Subaru Forester 28.3 mpg and the Chevrolet Tahoe 18.7 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2018 allroad.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2016–2018 | +$129 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,113 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Audi allroad gives up 8 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 22 in the city, $465 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the allroad changed over the years
The allroad peaked in 2018 at 25 mpg (22 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 16 — 9 mpg apart, or $864 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2014 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2005 | 14.5 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2004 | 14.5 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2002 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2001 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Audi allroad — 3 engines across 2001–2018. 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 $4,113. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Audi allroad get?
25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the allroad has averaged 19.3 mpg.
Which allroad year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018, at 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the allroad get better gas mileage than the Subaru Outback?
About the same: 25 mpg for the 2018 allroad against 25 for the 2019 Subaru Outback.
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