Audi 100 quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi 100 quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1989 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 52 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 51 (44th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #27 of 57 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #28 of 50 (45th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 55 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 53 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi 100 quattro placed highest in 1991 at #27 of 57, and lowest in 1993 at #43 of 55. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.3L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.3L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What 100 quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Audi 100 quattro burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 18 mpg the Audi 100 quattro is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $626 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.