Audi 100 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi 100 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1989 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 12 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 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 52 (45th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 51 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #26 of 57 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 3 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #21 of 50 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 48 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #34 of 53 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 placed highest in 1992 at #21 of 50, and lowest in 1994 at #34 of 53. It spent 3 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 → 1990 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1991 → 1992 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What 100 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Audi 100 burns 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,917 | $101 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,236 | $118 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,556 | $135 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $4,100 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 19 mpg the Audi 100 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $508 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.