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2004 Audi A4 MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Audi A4 is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 39th 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 · 28 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, 2004 #39 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2004 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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
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39Audi A423 MPG $2,576
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48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938

2004 A4Other compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

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

A4 MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · CVT A4 Cabriolet	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · CVT A4	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual A4	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual A4 quattro	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual A4 Avant quattro	Gas	19 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · CVT A4 Cabriolet	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · CVT A4	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A4 quattro	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A4 Cabriolet quattro	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual A4 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 79 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

2004 Audi A4 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura TSX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S40 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S60 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A4 saves $117/yr vs Jaguar X-Type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr A4 saves $542/yr vs Lexus IS 18 MPG · $3,292/yr A4 saves $716/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Audi A4?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Audi A4 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Audi A4?