Audi A4 Cabriolet MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A4 Cabriolet has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2003 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #7 of 28 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2004 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 31 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2005 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 29 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #11 of 38 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #7 of 40 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #14 of 59 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #17 of 61 (73th pct) | Front-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 placed highest in 2004 at #6 of 31, and lowest in 2009 at #17 of 61. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What A4 Cabriolet fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 25 mpg the Audi A4 Cabriolet is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $67 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.