Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2004 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 31 (47th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 29 (43th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #27 of 38 (30th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2007 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #14 of 40 (67th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #22 of 59 (64th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #22 of 61 (65th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro placed highest in 2007 at #14 of 40, and lowest in 2006 at #27 of 38. It spent 3 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 18 → 22 mpg | +4 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
What A4 Cabriolet quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro burns 500 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,725 | $225 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $2,013 | $263 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,300 | $300 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,350 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 23 mpg the Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $73 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.