Audi · 1984–1988 · Gas

Audi 5000 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Audi 5000, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 5% more efficient than the best 1984 model (20 vs. 19 MPG). The 1988 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (20 MPG).

Most efficient year198820 MPG combined
Latest (1988)20 MPG$2,325/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)19 MPG$2,447/yr at today's prices
Model years rated538 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 5000, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 5000 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 23 20 — 8 $2,325
1987 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 24 19 — 11 $2,447
1986 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 24 19 — 7 $2,447
1985 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 23 20 — 4 $2,447
1984 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 23 21 — 8 $2,447

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi 5000 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Audi 5000, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.

Which Audi 5000 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Audi 5000?

The 1988 Audi 5000 is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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