Audi 80 B3

Audi 80 B3
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The Audi 80 B3 (1988–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.

Model codes: B3, Typ 89 · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,404 mm
Width–1,695 mm
Height–1,397 mm
Wheelbase–2,540 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)227–283 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,435 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)

22 complaints for model years 1988–1991. 1 crash · 1 injury

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 6 versions of the Audi 80 B3

United States 6 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
1988–1992(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1988–1990(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988–1990(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1989(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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