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1985 Audi 5000 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Audi 5000 is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 46 midsize cars rated for 1985, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #26 of 46 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Audi 5000's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1985 Midsize Cars

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1Chevrolet Citation II25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
4Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
5Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera24 MPG $1,938
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26Audi 500019 MPG $2,447
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46Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812

1985 5000Other midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

5000 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual 5000S	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.1L 5-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic 5000S	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
FWD · 2.1L 5-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic 5000S	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
FWD · 2.2L 5-cyl · 3-speed automatic 5000S	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 5-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 97 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

1985 Audi 5000 vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Mark VII Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 5000 saves $75/yr vs Volvo 740/760 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 740/760 Diesel saves $135/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5000 saves $288/yr vs Lincoln Continental Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 5000 saves $75/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr 5000 saves $328/yr vs Volvo 740/760 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 740/760 saves $334/yr vs Cadillac Seville 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5000 saves $288/yr vs Cadillac Seville Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr 5000 saves $328/yr vs Lincoln Continental 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5000 saves $288/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Audi 5000?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Audi 5000 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Audi 5000?