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1985 Audi4000s quattro

Subcompact Cars · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 2.2 L 5-cyl

18MPGcombined
16city
20highway
A year of fuel$3,700
CO₂ from the tailpipe493.7 g/mi
Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

Against the 1,390 audi cars

Combined MPG 18 MPGbest 39 · avg 21
Annual fuel cost $3,700best $600 · avg $3,742

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1985 Audi 4000s quattro is a gasoline subcompact car with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 2.2 L 5-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway, with 18 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is USD 3700, while tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile. These details give buyers a basis for comparing its fuel use, emissions and drivetrain configuration. The model is part of Audi’s 4000 family, and its base model is listed as the 4000. For shoppers weighing an older manual car with all-wheel drive, the combined rating and annual cost are central figures to consider alongside its city and highway ratings.

Who it is for

This 4000s quattro may suit buyers seeking a gasoline subcompact with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its fuel economy and annual fuel cost are relevant for shoppers comparing running costs.

What is good

  • 4-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 20 MPG highway

What to know first

  • 18 MPG combined
  • 16 MPG city
  • Annual fuel cost is USD 3700
  • Tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 g per mile

Verdict

The 1985 Audi 4000s quattro combines all-wheel drive with a 5-speed manual. Its 18 MPG combined rating and USD 3700 annual fuel cost are important considerations for running-cost comparisons.

Details

Model year
1985fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Efficiency

Combined MPG
18fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
City MPG
16fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Highway MPG
20fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Running cost

Annual fuel cost
$3,700fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
CO₂ (tailpipe)
493.7 g/mifueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Car

Body
Carfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
EPA class
Subcompact Carsfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drivefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Powertrain

Engine
2.2 L 5-cylfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Fuel
Gasolinefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

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