1988 Audi 5000S Wagon (Manual 5-spd) MPG & Specs
Quick answer
The 1988 Audi 5000S Wagon gets an EPA-estimated 16/22 MPG (city/highway) and 18 MPG combined, with an estimated $3,400/year fuel cost and 493.722 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2.3 L 5-cyl.
The 1988 Audi 5000S Wagon with the 2.3-liter 5-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway, for a combined 18 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2.3 L 5-cyl |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| MPG — city | 16 |
| MPG — highway | 22 |
| MPG — combined | 18 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $3,400 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 493.722 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | — |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 18 MPG, the 1988 Audi 5000S Wagon sits in the low range for fuel economy. That is about average for its class (Midsize-Large Station Wagons, 20 MPG average).
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $3,400 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 1988 Audi 5000S Wagon. Over five years that is roughly $17,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 1988 Audi 5000S Wagon emits approximately 493.722 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.