1998 Audi A4 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Audi A4 (19–23 MPG combined) across 11 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550–$4,350
- Configurations
- 11
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17–19 | 25–27 | 20–22 | $3,750–$4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 25 | 19–20 | $4,100–$4,350 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–20 | 29 | 22–23 | $3,550–$3,750 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 27 | 20–21 | $3,900–$4,100 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 29 | 22 | $3,750 |
| A4 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 27 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| A4 | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A4 Avant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 27 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 Avant quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| A4 Avant quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A4 quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| A4 quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| A4 quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Audi A4?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Audi A4 is rated at 19–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Audi A4 have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1998 Audi A4 use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Audi A4?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,350.