1997 · Compact Car · Gas

1997 Audi A4 MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Audi A4 is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 36 compact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1997 #31 of 36 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1997 Audi A4's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1997 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel37 MPG $1,500
2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
3Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
4Mazda Protege29 MPG $1,603
5Dodge Neon29 MPG $1,603
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31Audi A421 MPG $2,821
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36Jaguar XJ18 MPG $3,292

1997 A4Other compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

A4 MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A4	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A4 quattro	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual A4	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A4	Gas	16 MPG	26 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A4 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual A4 quattro	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

1997 Audi A4 vs. rivals

vs BMW 5 Series 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura TL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr A4 saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr C-Class saves $245/yr vs Volvo 960/S90 19 MPG · $3,118/yr A4 saves $297/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr ES saves $374/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr A4 saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Audi A4?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Audi A4 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Audi A4?