yep, mine runs right at about 2800 -3000 at 80 mph

 

2001 A6Q Tip, about 3K rpm at 80mph.. I remember my '85 5000S, 5 cylinder doing at 60mph 3200 rpm.

 

Just keep in mind that lower rpm does not necessarily mean better gas mileage or less wear on an engine. Every engine has a different peak efficiency. My '80 rabbit got better gas mileage running at 75mph in fourth (around 3500rpm)than it did at 60mph (around 3000 rpm). These engines seem to perform better around 73mph in fifth. I get much better gas mileage there than I do when cruising at 60.

In any case, I wouldn't worry about it. These engines are extremely reliable.