1988 Audi 5000 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Audi 5000 (18–20 MPG combined) across 9 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 5-cyl, 2.2 L; 5-cyl, 2.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350–$3,700
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$6,500 to −$4,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 9
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-cyl 2.2 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 5-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 5-cyl 2.2 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20–24 | 18–19 | $3,550–$3,700 | — |
| 5-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 20–23 | 18–20 | $3,350–$3,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 CS quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000 CS quattro Wagon | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000 CS Turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 5 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000 CS Turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| 5000 S | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 5 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000 S | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| 5000 S quattro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000S Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 5 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 5000S Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Audi 5000?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Audi 5000 is rated at 18–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Audi 5000 have?
The EPA data lists 5 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Audi 5000 use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Audi 5000?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,350 to $3,700.
How much will the 1988 Audi 5000 cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1988 Audi 5000 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$6,500 to −$4,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).