Does the 2020 Audi A4 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$240extra a year
- Premium listed for the 40 Premium FWD.
- All 15 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 92 sedans (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Premium FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium 40 TFSI FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium Plus 40 TFSI FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Prestige 40 TFSI FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 45 Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 45 TFSI quattro Premium AWD | 2.0L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 45 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 45 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD | 2.0L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 40 Premium Plus FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 45 Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 40 Prestige FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 45 Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| allroad Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| allroad Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| allroad Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi A4 | 40 Premium FWD | Premium |
| 2020 Kia Cadenza | Technology FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | Regular |
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ | FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | Premium |
| 2020 INFINITI Q50 | 3.0t PURE RWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree