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Audi · model year 1990

1990 Audi V8

Midsize · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars

EPA figures · 1990fueleconomy.gov
15MPG combined
13/19MPG city / highway
$4,450fuel a year
592 g CO₂ per mile 3.6 L 8-cyl Manual 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1990 Audi V8 is a midsize gasoline car with a 3.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, manual five-speed transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 15 MPG, with 13 MPG city and 19 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,450, and tailpipe emissions are 592.47 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 3.6-liter eight-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • 19 MPG highway rating

Watch for

  • 13 MPG city rating
  • 15 MPG combined fuel economy
  • $4,450 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 592.47 grams of CO2 per mile

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a midsize Audi with four-wheel or all-wheel drive Buyers who want a manual five-speed transmission Drivers willing to budget for high gasoline use

The 1990 Audi V8 makes sense for someone specifically seeking a midsize Audi with a 3.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, manual five-speed transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is the defining compromise. At 15 MPG combined, with 13 MPG city and 19 MPG highway, it calls for a substantial gasoline budget. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure of $4,450 and tailpipe output of 592.47 grams per mile should be part of the decision before choosing this older V8.

What it is

The 1990 Audi V8 is a midsize car running on gasoline. It uses a 3.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

Drive goes to four wheels or all wheels. Its defining EPA figure is 15 MPG combined. More details on the Audi car lineup can help when you are weighing models from the same maker.

The numbers

The V8 is rated at 13 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 15 MPG.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is listed at 592.47 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $4,450. That figure reflects the car's 15 MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, use the 15 MPG combined number first, then check the separate 13 MPG city and 19 MPG highway ratings against the other cars you are considering. This Audi's figures show a clear gap between urban and highway use.

Who it suits

This V8 suits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline car with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts a 15 MPG combined rating. Its manual transmission fits buyers seeking a five-speed stick shift.

Trade-offs

The drivetrain provides four-wheel or all-wheel drive, but fuel use is substantial: 13 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, and $4,450 in annual EPA fuel cost.

Its 3.6-liter eight-cylinder engine and manual five-speed transmission define the powertrain, while the midsize-car classification sets its vehicle class.

Verdict

Choose the 1990 Audi V8 if four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox matter more than minimizing gasoline spending. The car's 15 MPG combined result makes fuel a central ownership cost, especially with the listed $4,450 yearly estimate. Its 19 MPG highway rating is noticeably higher than its 13 MPG city result, so driving patterns will affect how closely your use follows the combined figure.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
15 MPG
City MPG
13 MPG
Highway MPG
19 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,450
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g per mile
The car
Model year
1990
Body
Car
EPA size class
Midsize Cars
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
3.6 L 8-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1990 Audi V8's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 15 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 13 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway.

How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?

The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $4,450.

What engine is in the 1990 Audi V8?

It has a 3.6-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine.

Does it use all-wheel drive?

The drive description is four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

What transmission does it have?

The transmission is a five-speed manual.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 592.47 grams per mile.

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