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2003 Audi A4 MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Audi A4 is a compact car offered in 9 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 18 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 35th 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, 2003 #35 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2003 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  6. 35Audi A423 MPG $2,576
  7. 45Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
2003 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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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour 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
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 manual
A4 quattro		 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 quattro		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
A4 quattro		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

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

2003 Audi A4 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 24 MPG · $2,469/yr C-Class saves $107/yr vs Volvo S40 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A4 saves $117/yr vs Volvo S60 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura CL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr A4 saves $245/yr vs BMW 5 Series 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A4 saves $117/yr vs Jaguar X-Type 20 MPG · $2,962/yr A4 saves $386/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Audi A4?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Audi A4 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Audi A4?

The 2003 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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Audi A4 per year?

About $2,576 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.17 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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