Audi A7 quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A7 quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2012 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #46 of 76 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #67 of 92 (27th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 29 mpg | 21 mpg | #41 of 107 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 29 mpg | 21 mpg | #40 of 101 (61th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | #37 of 112 (68th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #78 of 110 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #99 of 125 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #88 of 127 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #90 of 124 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | #45 of 116 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #91 of 121 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #74 of 101 (27th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #61 of 86 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi A7 quattro placed highest in 2016 at #37 of 112, and lowest in 2018 at #99 of 125. It spent 4 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 359 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | n/a | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | n/a | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 4.6 | $2,650 | 440 mi | 139 | 10/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | n/a | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | n/a | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | n/a | 376 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | n/a | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 25 | 38 | 30 | 383.3 | 11.9 | $3,000 | n/a | 343 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | n/a | 416 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 24 | 38 | 29 | 396.6 | 12.3 | $3,100 | n/a | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | n/a | 420 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 24 | 38 | 29 | 396.6 | 12.3 | $3,100 | n/a | 349 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | n/a | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 5 of 10 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 21 → 29 mpg | +8 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 29 → 30 mpg | +1 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 30 → 24 mpg | -6 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 24 → 29 mpg | +5 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 29 → 24 mpg | -5 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2022 → 2024 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What A7 quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Audi A7 quattro 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 2025 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 25 mpg the Audi A7 quattro is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize 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.