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1988 Audi 5000 MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Audi 5000 is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1988, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #20 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Audi 5000's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway239.810.2
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1988 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Eagle Renault Medallion25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  6. 20Audi 500020 MPG $2,325
  7. 37Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1988 5000Other midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

5000 MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
5000 S		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.2L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
5000 CS Turbo		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
5000 CS quattro		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.2L 5-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
5000 CS Turbo		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl · 3-speed automatic
5000 S		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
5000 S quattro		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl · 3-speed automatic
5000S Wagon		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
5000S Wagon		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 5-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1988 Audi 5000 vs. rivals

vs Volvo 740/760 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 740/760 saves $211/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 5000 saves $258/yr vs Cadillac Seville 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5000 saves $410/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5000 saves $410/yr vs BMW 7 Series 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 5000 saves $581/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 420 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 5000 saves $1,625/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Audi 5000?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Audi 5000 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Audi 5000?

The 1988 Audi 5000's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Audi 5000 per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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