Audi S4 Avant MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi S4 Avant has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2001 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 12 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 13 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #17 of 17 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #18 of 18 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi S4 Avant placed highest in 2001 at #11 of 12, and lowest in 2008 at #18 of 18. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.7L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.7L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.7L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.7L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
What S4 Avant fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Audi S4 Avant burns 719 to 767 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 | $2,156 | $2,300 | $144 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,683 | $168 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,067 | $192 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $4,850 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 16 mpg the Audi S4 Avant is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,025 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.