Audi 5000 S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi 5000 S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1986 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 38 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1987 | 4 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #19 of 38 (51th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1988 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 43 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi 5000 S placed highest in 1987 at #19 of 38, and lowest in 1986 at #20 of 38. It spent 2 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.3L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 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 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What 5000 S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Audi 5000 S burns 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $3,100 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 20 mpg the Audi 5000 S is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 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.