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1995Compact CarsPremium

1995 Audi 90 quattro

EPA ID: 11800
17
City MPG
19
Combined MPG
19MPG· Below Avg
23
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1995 Audi 90 quattro achieves an EPA-estimated 19 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine paired with a manual 5-spd, this compact cars features 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 1995 90 quattro produces approximately 468 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this 90 quattro has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,650, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $7,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium
Engine2.8L 6-cyl
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Drive Type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions468 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped
GHG Score-1/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$3,650
5-Year Cost DeltaSave $7,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
19.3
Impact vs EPA
$-37
/ year
💨

Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$728/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$19,600
44.9%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$13,816
31.6%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$9,860
22.6%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
0.9%
Total 5-Year Cost$43,676

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #98V332000·1999-04-09
critical
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Campaign #97V175000·1997-10-13
moderate
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Campaign #96V017000·1996-04-23
advisory
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$3,650
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Save $7,500

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

93.5 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 116 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 7.8 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.