The Audi 200 does 18.3 mpg combined (16 city, 21.3 highway), which works out to about $2,098 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 5-cyl cars it sits below the average of 21.8 mpg.
Every Audi 200 engine, compared
The Audi 200 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 5-cyl | 16 / 21.3 | 1989–1991 | $2,098 |
What that actually costs
The Audi 200 burns a gallon every 18.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 656 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.175 |
| Fuel per year | $2,098 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,490 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars | +$337 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi 200 gives up 5.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 21.3 out there against 16 in town, a 33% drop worth $597 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21.3 mpg | $1,803 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.3 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 200 changed over the years
The 200 peaked in 1989 at 19 mpg (16 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1991 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Audi 200 — 1 engine across 1989–1991. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi 200 get?
18.3 mpg combined on average — 16 in the city and 21.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–1991.
How much does a Audi 200 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,098 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,490 over five years, or 0.175 dollars a mile.
Which 200 engine is the most economical?
The 2.2L 5-cyl at 18.3 mpg.
Is the 200 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 5-cyl cars it sits below the average of 21.8 mpg, computed across 217 ratings.
Are these real-world 200 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Audi 200 is $3,400 against the $2,098 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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