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Audi 80: generations and engines

The Audi 80 was built from 1972 to 1996 in 8 generations, with 134 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Audi 80 Enlarge
Production years1972–1996
Generations8
Engine versions134
Power54–315 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Audi 80 generations

  1. 1972–1991

    Audi 80 (B1, Typ 80)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    12 engine versions 55–112 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1975–1976

    Audi 80 Estate (B1, Typ 80)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 85 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1976–1978

    Audi 80 (B1, Typ 82)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 55–110 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1978–1984

    Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    27 engine versions 54–136 hp

    Generation specs
  5. 1984–1991

    Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85, facelift 1984)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    13 engine versions 54–112 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 1986–1990

    Audi 80 (B3, Typ 89,89Q,8A)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    24 engine versions 54–132 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 1990–1994

    Audi 80 (B4, Typ 8C)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    25 engine versions 70–230 hp

    Generation specs
  8. 1991–1996

    Audi 80 Avant (B4, Typ 8C)

    • Station wagon
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    25 engine versions 75–315 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Audi 80 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Audi 80 (B1, Typ 80)1972–1991 · 12 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (55 hp)1972–1976Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)68 lb-ft (92 Nm)16.9 s90 mph (145 km/h)
1.3 (60 hp)1972–1976Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)67 lb-ft (91 Nm)16.7 s91 mph (147 km/h)
1.5 (75 hp)1972–1975Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)13.4 s99 mph (160 km/h)
1.5 (75 hp) Automatic1972–1974Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)14.8 s96 mph (155 km/h)
1.5 (85 hp)1972–1974Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)12.4 s106 mph (170 km/h)
1.5 (85 hp) Automatic1972–1973Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)13.8 s103 mph (165 km/h)
1.6 GT (100 hp)1973–1974Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)10.2 s109 mph (175 km/h)
1.6 (75 hp)1975–1976Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)13.2 s99 mph (160 km/h)
1.6 (75 hp) Automatic1975–1976Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)14.8 s97 mph (156 km/h)
1.6 GL (85 hp)1975–1976Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)11.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)
1.6 GTE (110 hp)1975–1976Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)9.2 s112 mph (181 km/h)
2.0 CAT (112 hp) Automatic1990–1991Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)13.1 s119 mph (192 km/h)
Audi 80 Estate (B1, Typ 80)1975–1976 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 GL (85 hp)1975–1976Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)
Audi 80 (B1, Typ 82)1976–1978 · 7 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (55 hp)1976–1978Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)68 lb-ft (92 Nm)16.5 s90 mph (145 km/h)
1.3 (60 hp)1976–1978Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)67 lb-ft (91 Nm)15.5 s91 mph (147 km/h)
1.6 GLS (75 hp)1976–1978Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)13 s99 mph (160 km/h)
1.6 GLS (75 hp) Automatic1976–1978Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)14.6 s97 mph (156 km/h)
1.6 GLS (85 hp)1976–1978Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)11.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)
1.6 GLS (85 hp) Automatic1976–1978Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)13.2 s103 mph (165 km/h)
1.6 GTE (110 hp)1976–1978Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)9.2 s112 mph (181 km/h)
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