Does the 2021 Audi A4 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 40 TFSI Premium AWD.
- Premium: 6 of 9 trims. Regular: 3 of 9 trims.
- Premium by choice: $267 more a year.
- 60% of 75 sedans (2021) 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 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| S line 45 TFSI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A4 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Lexus IS | 300 RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Volvo S60 | T5 Momentum FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | E-Class E 350 RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Lexus ES | 350 FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree