Does the 2001 Audi A4 quattro take premium or regular gas?

The EPA lists the 2001 Audi A4 quattro 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD as taking premium. Combined MPG is 22, and the EPA estimates about $3,500 a year in fuel.

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2001 Audi A4 quattro — 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD

This 2001 Audi A4 quattro (1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM

MPG combined (19 city / 27 hwy)

$3,500

est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)

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tailpipe CO₂

The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.

Other 2001 Audi A4 quattro trims

Trim	Fuel	MPG	Fuel/yr
1.8L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, AWD	PREMIUM	20	$3,850
2.8L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD	PREMIUM	19	$4,050
2.8L 6-cyl, S5 automatic, AWD	PREMIUM	18	$4,300

EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Compact Cars · retrieved 2026-06-14.