Against 14 other 5-cyl cars rated 1990–1992, the 80 sits right on their 20.4 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1988, the 2L 4-cyl (1988–1990), does 22 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.3L 5-cyl (1988–1992), 19.8: $194 a year apart.
Every Audi 80 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.3 / 24 | 1988–1990 | $1,745 | |
| 2.3L 5-cyl | 17.6 / 23.4 | 1988–1992 | $1,939 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1992) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars, 1990–1992 | +$38 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,031 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1992 Audi 80 gives up 6 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 18 in the city, $533 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1992) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 80 changed over the years
The 80 peaked in 1989 at 21 mpg (19 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 20 — 1 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1992 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1991 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1990 | 18 / 23 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 1989 | 19 / 24 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 1988 | 19.5 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Audi 80 — 2 engines across 1988–1992. 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 $3,031. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1992 Audi 80 get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1988 the 80 has averaged 20.6 mpg.
Is the 1992 80 more efficient than the 1991?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which 80 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1989, at 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway).
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