DecodedCars2018 Audi Allroad
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 252 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
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.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
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.
What changed for 2018
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2016 Allroad — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Allroad →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Ingolstadt, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2018 Allroad configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allroad quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | -16% | $3,300 | 350 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Audi Allroad.
Similar 2018 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi Allroad (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo V60 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jul 24, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V547000 · 145,337 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
- Risk
- A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Not every 2018 Audi Allroad is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2018 Audi Allroad buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 1 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Audi Allroad. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Allroad years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Allroad | 24 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Allroad | 24 | – | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 Allroad | 22 | – | Not rated | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 Allroad | 22 | – | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 Allroad | 17 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →