Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) (1978–1984)

The Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) was offered with 27 engine versions (23 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 54 to 136 hp, built 1978–1984.

Audi 80 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1978–1984
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length172.6 in (4,383 mm) – 172.8 in (4,390 mm)
Width66.2 in (1,682 mm)
Height53.7 in (1,365 mm) – 54.2 in (1,376 mm)
Cargo volume17.8 cu ft (505 l) – 13.1 cu ft (371 l)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l) – 18.5 gal (70 l)

All Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.3 (55 hp)1978–1981Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)68 lb-ft (92 Nm)17.5 s90 mph (145 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.3 (60 hp)1978–1981Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)70 lb-ft (95 Nm)16.9 s92 mph (148 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (70 hp)1978–1981Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)14.4 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (70 hp) Automatic1978–1981Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)16.5 s94 mph (152 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (75 hp)1978–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)13.8 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (75 hp) Automatic1978–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)15.9 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (85 hp)1978–1981Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)12.1 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (85 hp) Automatic1978–1981Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)14.5 s100 mph (161 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 GLE (110 hp)1979–1982Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)10.2 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (82 hp) Automatic1980–1981Gasoline82 hp (60 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (78 hp)1980–1981Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)94 lb-ft (128 Nm)96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 D (54 hp)1981–1982Diesel54 hp (40 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)19.8 s89 mph (144 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 CD 5S (115 hp)1981–1983Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)114 lb-ft (154 Nm)10.3 s112 mph (181 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 CD 5S (115 hp) Automatic1981–1983Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)114 lb-ft (154 Nm)13.5 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 (105 hp) Automatic1981–1982Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 D (54 hp) Automatic1982–1984Diesel54 hp (40 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)23.3 s87 mph (140 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TD (70 hp)1982–1984Diesel70 hp (51 kW)96 lb-ft (130 Nm)13.9 s98 mph (158 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TD (70 hp) Automatic1982–1984Diesel70 hp (51 kW)96 lb-ft (130 Nm)16.3 s96 mph (154 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 GTE (112 hp)1982–1983Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)116 lb-ft (157 Nm)9.2 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 (115 hp)1982–1983Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 (115 hp) Automatic1982–1983Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 (136 hp) quattro1982–1984Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)130 lb-ft (176 Nm)9.1 s120 mph (193 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 CL (90 hp)1983–1984Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 CL (90 hp) Automatic1983–1984Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)12.5 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 (115 hp) quattro1983–1984Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)10.3 s114 mph (184 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 CD (115 hp)1983–1984Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)9.9 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 CD (115 hp) Automatic1983–1984Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)12.2 s111 mph (178 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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