Audi 100 Avant (C3, Typ 44, 44Q, facelift 1988) (1988–1990)

The Audi 100 Avant (C3, Typ 44, 44Q, facelift 1988) was offered with 17 engine versions (12 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 70 to 165 hp, built 1988–1990.

Audi 100 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1988–1990
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length188.7 in (4,793 mm)
Width71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm) – 56.0 in (1,422 mm)
Cargo volume22.7 cu ft (644 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

All Audi 100 Avant (C3, Typ 44, 44Q, facelift 1988) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 (90 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)13.5 s108 mph (174 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 CAT (90 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)13.5 s108 mph (174 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 D (70 hp)1988–1989Diesel70 hp (51 kW)91 lb-ft (123 Nm)19.3 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 E CAT (115 hp)1988–1990Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)10.9 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 E CAT (115 hp) Automatic1988–1990Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)12.8 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TD (100 hp)1988–1990Diesel100 hp (74 kW)142 lb-ft (192 Nm)12.8 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TD (87 hp)1988–1989Diesel87 hp (64 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)13.6 s107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo CAT (165 hp)1988–1990Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.2 s132 mph (212 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo CAT (165 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.2 s132 mph (212 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.3 (136 hp)1988–1989Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)11.7 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 (136 hp) quattro1988–1989Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (199 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.3 CAT (136 hp)1988–1989Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10 s124 mph (199 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 (138 hp) quattro1989–1990Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)139 lb-ft (188 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.2 CAT (138 hp)1989–1990Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)139 lb-ft (188 Nm)9.8 s124 mph (199 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 (133 hp)1989–1990Gasoline133 hp (98 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.4 D (82 hp)1989–1990Diesel82 hp (60 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)17 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI (120 hp)1989–1990Diesel120 hp (88 kW)195 lb-ft (265 Nm)10.1 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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