Audi e-tron quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi e-tron quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 79 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 78 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 78 mpg | 78 mpg | #9 of 126 (94th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 79 mpg | 79 mpg | #10 of 139 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi e-tron quattro placed highest in 2022 at #9 of 126, and lowest in 2023 at #10 of 139. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) Electricity | EV | 78 | 79 | 79 | 145.6 | 0.1 | $950 | 226 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 78 | 77 | 78 | 147.4 | 0.1 | $1,000 | 222 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 78 → 79 mpg | +1 mpg | 146 gal |
What e-tron quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Audi e-tron quattro burns 146 to 146 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 | $437 | $437 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $509 | $509 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $582 | $582 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $950 to $950 a year in fuel, or $6,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 79 mpg the Audi e-tron quattro is 57 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,320 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.