Audi 5000S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi 5000S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1984 to 1985. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1984). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 32 (23th pct) | n/a | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1985 | 4 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #23 of 34 (33th 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 5000S placed highest in 1985 at #23 of 34, and lowest in 1984 at #25 of 32. It spent 0 of its 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.1L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.1L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.1L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What 5000S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1985 Audi 5000S burns 605 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $214 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,368 | $249 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,706 | $285 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1985 model year is $3,300 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 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 19 mpg the Audi 5000S 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.