Audi Coupe quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi Coupe quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1990 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #53 of 65 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #59 of 73 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 51 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi Coupe quattro placed highest in 2023 at #37 of 51, and lowest in 1991 at #59 of 73. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 2/10 |
| 1991 | 2.3L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (20-VALVE) (FFS) | 15 | 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 | (20-VALVE) (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 2023 | 18 → 15 mpg | -3 mpg | 767 gal |
What Coupe quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Audi Coupe quattro burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the Audi Coupe quattro is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,006 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.