Audi 90 quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi 90 quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1993 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #57 of 64 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #39 of 56 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #42 of 60 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 90 quattro placed highest in 1994 at #39 of 56, and lowest in 1993 at #57 of 64. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-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 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 → 1994 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
What 90 quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Audi 90 quattro burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 19 mpg the Audi 90 quattro is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.