1988 Audi 80 Sedan quattro
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All photo credits
- Photo: Audi 80 1.9 E (front) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 S (B3) (16122909134) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 (B3) (12986505315) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 80 1.9 E (side) (2) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 S (Sweden) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Audi 80 Sedan quattro is a 2.3-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $23,035 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 80 measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,904 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,035 ($63,283 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L SOHC I5 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro permanent all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,904 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Audi 80 Sedan quattro with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 80. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 11, 1993 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
NHTSA campaign 93V006000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 80
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 80. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 AUDI 80. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.