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1998 Audi A4 MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Audi A4 is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1997 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1998 #32 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1998 Audi A4's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	29	12.3	8.1
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 1998 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
3Mazda Protege29 MPG $1,603
4Dodge Neon29 MPG $1,603
5Plymouth Neon29 MPG $1,603
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32Audi A423 MPG $2,576
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38Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703

1998 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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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual A4	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A4	Gas	18 MPG	29 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual A4 quattro	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual A4	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A4	Gas	16 MPG	27 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A4 quattro	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual A4 quattro	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A4 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

1998 Audi A4 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus ES 20 MPG · $2,325/yr ES saves $251/yr vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 5 Series saves $251/yr vs Acura TL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr A4 saves $386/yr vs Volvo S90 18 MPG · $3,292/yr A4 saves $716/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr A4 saves $716/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr A4 saves $1,127/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Audi A4?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Audi A4 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Audi A4?