Audi 5000 C3

Audi 5000 C3
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The Audi 5000 C3 (1984–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States.

Model codes: C3, Typ 44 · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,793–4,895 mm
Width–1,814 mm
Height–1,415–1,420 mm
Wheelbase–2,682–2,690 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)481–1,104 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,633–2,775 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

45 complaints for model years 1984–1988. 8 crashes · 3 fires · 11 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 15 versions of the Audi 5000 C3

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United States 15 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1986–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986–1988(FFS) · (FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA276–307 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1987(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model2.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO)2.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS,TRBO)2.1 LPetrol3-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS)2.1 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model2.1 LPetrol3-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.1 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.1 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.