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Audi 80

Audi 80
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The official data lists 12 versions of the Audi 80 (1988–1992), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1988–1992
Markets
United States
Engines
2.0 L to 2.3 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Audi 80?

The Audi 80 is a family saloon that became one of the foundations of Audi’s mid-size range. Its fourth generation, the B4, was replaced by the A4 as Audi introduced a new model naming system.

Generations and engines

In the United States, the years covered here include the B3 (1988–1991) and B4 (1992). The B3 had a fully galvanised body and was available with quattro all-wheel drive. The B4 carried the Audi 80 name into its final US year.

US versions had petrol engines from 2.0 L to 2.3 L.

How economical was the Audi 80?

The best EPA combined rating was 22 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 10.7 L/100 km under the EPA test procedure. European WLTP and NEDC tests use different procedures, so their results are not directly comparable with EPA figures.

Where was the Audi 80 sold?

In the United States, the Audi 80 was listed from 1988 to 1992 across 12 versions. The model ran through four generations before the A4 took over its role in Audi’s range.

Questions and answers

Which Audi 80 generations are covered for the United States?

The B3, from 1988 to 1991, and the B4, in 1992.

What engines were listed for US Audi 80s?

Petrol engines from 2.0 L to 2.3 L.

What was the best EPA combined fuel economy?

22 MPG combined. The lowest listed consumption was 10.7 L/100 km under EPA testing.

80 B3 (1988–1991)

Audi 80 B3
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Model codes: B3, Typ 89 · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

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80 B4 (1992)

Audi 80 B4
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Model codes: B4, Typ 8C · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 1 version

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
1992(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

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