Fuel-Efficient Audi Cars
Audi announced the launch its second clean diesel car bound for the US: the 2010 A3 2.0 TDI.
Don’t hold your breath for a hybrid gas-electric vehicle from Audi. The company may produce one “to show people that we are able to do them,” according to Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrains for the Volkswagen group. But Audi has announced and canceled the Q5 and Q7 hybrid—only to say they might make it happen after all. Time will tell.
On the other hand, you can depend on Audi to produce clean diesel vehicles. In October 2008, the company conducted a 4,800-mile American driving tour, known as the Audi Mileage Marathon, to promote the 2009 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI and its 2010 A3 2.0 TDI –both headed to dealerships in 2009.
Stay tuned for more information about these two vehicles. We’re particularly interested in the clean diesel Audi A3, which will be small, sporty and plush—and offer fuel efficiency beyond 40 mpg. The Audi diesels will intensify the fight between diesel and hybrid fans for bragging rights as the cleanest and greenest car technology.
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Audi Fuel Efficient Vehicles
| Sort by: | Name | Combined MPG  | Technology | MSRP | Available | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Audi A3 TDI | 35 MPG | Diesel | $28,100 | Now | A step up from the Jetta TDI Sportwagen, without going as far as expensive clean diesels from Mercedes and BMW. |
 | Audi Q7 TDI | 21 MPG | Diesel | $50,900 | Now | Luxury seven-passenger clean diesel SUV with ultra-low emissions. |
 | Audi Q5 Hybrid | n/a | Hybrid | n/a | 2011 | In addition to saving fuel—the Q5’s combined EPA fuel economy could approach 26-27 mpg versus the gasoline model’s 22 mpg—the Q5 Hybrid teems with engineering, technology and performance. |
 | Audi Q7 Hybrid | n/a | Hybrid | n/a | Concept | Refined and opulent, and now the hybrid version offers slightly better fuel efficiency. |
Top news for Audi
Clean Diesels Poised for Continued Growth in U.S.- With the debut of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI in 2008 and subsequent releases from Mercedes, BMW and Audi, diesel's fortunes in the United States are beginning to change.
Audi Shows Urban Concept Electric Car At Frankfurt- Unveiled Sunday at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi's Urban concept electric car with wireless charging is the answer to the question: “How much car is necessary to deliver driving pleasure and urban mobility in an entirely new way?” Audi says the 1,058-pound (480-kg) vehicle is not based on any previous automotive category or Audi concept and “combines elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept.” It uses two 20-horsepower (15-kw) e-tron electric motors paired between the rear single-ratio-driven wheels delivering about 35 pound-feet (47 Nm) of torque. The 7.1 kWh li-ion battery is transversely mounted behind the seats and weighs 198.5 pounds (90 kg).
Audi Confirms A8 Hybrid for Production- Audi this week confirmed a hybrid version of its A8 for production, and revealed a wealth of new information about the car.
Plug-in hybrid version of 2014 Audi A4 is rumored- Audi’s 2014 model year A4 under development is reportedly getting a few environmentally agreeable options, including a plug-in hybrid version. The rumor is that a fuel-burning engine will drive the hybrid’s front wheels, while a battery-powered electric motor turns the rear. All-electric range could be up to 37 miles, about the same as offered by a Chevrolet Volt. The Volt is designed to hit speeds up to 100 mph, but the speeds for the A4 running on battery power only are as of yet unknown.
Audi Readies Hybrid, Clean Diesel Versions of A6 for U.S. Market- Audi is said to be preparing to bring a hybrid version of its A6 luxury vehicle to the United States. According to several media reports, the carmaker plans to release the A6 hybrid in U.S. sometime during the 2012 calendar year.
- Wisconsin Toyota dealer aiming for world record hybrid parade
- Next month a Wisconsin Toyota dealer hopes to post a new record for putting on the world’s longest hybrid parade featuring as many as 500 hybrid vehicles. Any make or model of production hybrid will be welcome at the Hybrids on Parade (HOP) event, being sponsored Sunday, July 24, by Smart Motors of Madison. The goal is to actually be recorded as a new Guinness World Record™ for longest hybrid vehicle parade.
Audi Shows 2012 A6 Hybrid, Promising 30-Plus MPG- In early December, Audi said that it would add an Audi A6 Hybrid sedan to its existing hybrid plans—which include the Audi Q5 Hybrid crossover and a hybridized Audi A8 sedan in the works. While making or breaking an appearance at a major auto show is no proof of future plans, the Audi A6 full-size sedan hybrid showed signs of life this week when it was unveiled alongside the new mainstream A6 at the 2011 Detroit auto show.
Audi Promises A6 Hybrid, But Will It Deliver?- In a sign that VW is making its way toward aggressive goals for vehicle electrification, Audi (VW’s luxury division) last week said that it will add an Audi A6 Hybrid sedan to its existing hybrid plans—which include the Audi Q5 Hybrid crossover (expected late next year) and a hybridized Audi A8 sedan in the works. But Audi has been making hybrid and EV announcements for years, and has yet to launch an electric-drive vehicle.
Audi Unveils A8 Hybrid and A1 Plug-in Hybrid Concepts- Earlier this week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen promised to lift hybrids out of its niche status and to produce electric cars. Audi, Volkswagen’s luxury brand, echoed the sentiment, making a commitment to full hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric cars. Rupert Stadler, Audi AG's chairman of the board of management, said, “We shall offer electric power in the best possible forms for a wide range of mobility needs. The hybrid driveline will be followed by all-electric vehicles."
Green Highlights from 2009 LA Auto Show- The volume of announcements regarding hybrids, electric cars and other green offerings at the Los Angeles Auto Show expands every year. However, this year’s media days held few surprises for car fans following the green scene. Carmakers mostly confirmed and reiterated commitments to bring previously announced alternative vehicles to market.