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).
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
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / 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.