What is the Audi 90?
The Audi 90 was a four-door saloon based on the Audi 80, with a more upmarket position in the range. Its North American name was used in the United States and Canada. The four rings on its grille link Audi to the four German carmakers that joined to form Auto Union, the company’s predecessor.
Audi 90 generations
The B3 (Typ 89) generation covered 1990–1991 in the listed North American markets. It had a clean, angular saloon shape and was part of Audi’s growing range of cars offered with quattro all-wheel drive.
The B4 (Typ 8C) followed for 1992–1995. It developed the same saloon concept with updated styling. In North America, the 90 name continued through this generation.
Engines and fuel consumption
In the United States, the Audi 90 had petrol engines from 2.3 L to 2.8 L. EPA figures cover 12 versions from 1990–1995. The best combined rating was 20 MPG, or 11.8 L/100 km.
In Canada, the 1995 range had a 2.8 L petrol engine rated at 11.9 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. Test procedures differ by market: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the United States uses EPA tests, and Canada uses the 5-cycle method.
Questions and answers
What years was the Audi 90 sold in the United States?
EPA figures cover 1990–1995.
What generations of Audi 90 are listed?
The B3 (Typ 89), from 1990–1991, and B4 (Typ 8C), from 1992–1995.
What was the Audi 90’s best combined US fuel economy?
The best EPA combined rating was 20 MPG, or 11.8 L/100 km.
Was the Audi 90 available in Canada?
Yes. The 1995 Audi 90 had a 2.8 L petrol engine rated at 11.9 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test.
