Audi V8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi V8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1990 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #44 of 51 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #44 of 57 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #38 of 50 (24th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #53 of 55 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #49 of 53 (8th 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 V8 placed highest in 1992 at #38 of 50, and lowest in 1993 at #53 of 55. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What V8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Audi V8 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 1994 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 15 mpg the Audi V8 is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,073 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.