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Audi A4 2002 fuel consumption

Audi A4 from 2002 to 2005 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 18% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Since 2002 the Audi A4 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersAudi A4All carmakersAudi A4
2002+6%+3% +7%-
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2003+6%+4% +8%-
2004+7%+4% +9%-
2005+8%+4% +10%-

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi A4.

2002 - 2005

Audi A4 2002 cabrio fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.3 MPG
9.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, Audi A4 2002 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A4 with automatic transmission has nearly identical fuel consumption to the version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 3.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 3.0 5V 220 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A4 with 3.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 3.0 5V 220 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Audi A4 2003 Cabriolet 1.8 Turbo 163 HP manual 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+5%
Audi A4 2003 Cabriolet 1.8 Turbo 163 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km+6%
Audi A4 2003 Cabriolet 1.8 Turbo Quattro 163 HP AWD manual 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km+4%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 2.0 5V 130 HP manual 27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km0%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 2.4 5V 170 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+3%
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 2.4 5V 170 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km+2%
2.5 liter diesel engine
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 2.5 TDI 163 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+6%
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 2.5 TDI 163 HP automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+4%
3.0 liter petrol engine
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 3.0 5V 220 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
22.2 MPG
10.6 l/100km+9%
Audi A4 2002 Cabriolet 3.0 5V 220 HP automatic 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km-1%
Audi A4 2003 Cabriolet 3.0 5V Quattro 220 HP AWD manual 21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
20.6 MPG
11.4 l/100km+3%
Audi A4 2003 Cabriolet 3.0 5V Quattro 220 HP AWD automatic 21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km0%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.