Audi 4000 MPG
EPA fuel economy for 16 Audi 4000 trims sold from 1984 to 1987. Best ever: 24 MPG (1987 4000). Latest model year 1987: 17 to 24 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Audi 4000 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Audi 4000 to fuel is the 4000, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The 4000 CS quattro, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (17 MPG) costs $3,670, so the thriftier trim saves $1,070 a year and $5,350 over five years.
| 1987 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | +$240 |
| 4000 CS quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 17 | $3,670 | +$1,070 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Audi 4000 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 4000, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1986 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 4000 S, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1985 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 4000s, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1984 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 4000, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
Every Audi 4000 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1987 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1987 | 4000 CS quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1986 | 4000 S | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1986 | 4000 S | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1986 | 4000 CS quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1985 | 4000s | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | 4000s | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1985 | 4000s quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1985 | 4000s quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1984 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 | |
| 1984 | 4000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 | |
| 1984 | 4000 S quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 | |
| 1984 | 4000 S quattro | 2.2 L, 5 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1987 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Sprint | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Pontiac Firefly | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Suzuki Forsa | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Honda Civic | 34 | 31 | 39 |
| 1987 Subaru Justy | 34 | 32 | 37 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum | 33 | 31 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Audi 4000?
The most efficient Audi 4000 the EPA has rated is the 1987 4000 at 24 MPG combined (22 city, 28 highway).
What MPG does the 1987 Audi 4000 get?
1987 Audi 4000 trims range from 17 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Audi 4000 has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 4000 CS quattro is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Audi 4000 for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Audi 4000 to fuel is the 4000, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The 4000 CS quattro, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (17 MPG) costs $3,670, so the thriftier trim saves $1,070 a year and $5,350 over five years.
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