DecodedCarsAudi Allroad
6 model years from 2005 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2018
- Class
- Small Station Wagons, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 17–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (12)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
The 2018 Allroad in brief
The 2018 Audi Allroad is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 16% worse than the 2018 small station wagon average of 29.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Audi Allroad has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2018, classed as Small Station Wagons, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2018 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (9), engine (5), electrical system (3).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2018 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 2 campaigns and 25 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Allroad compares
The 2005 Audi Allroad is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.7L 6-cyl turbo and 4.2L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,167 lb.
2018 Allroad pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 25 MPG combined, 16% below the 2018 small station wagon average of 29.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 Allroad
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Allroad changes by model year
- 2015
- Best combined MPG up from 22 to 24
- 2013
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo and 4.2L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 22
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 4.2L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 189.4 in | 4,167 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Allroad
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 12 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 12 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 BMW X5 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 BMW X3 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →