1990 Audi 100 Sedan
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- Photo: Audi 100 (C3) front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 100 2.0 Schaffen Diest 2019 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 100 (C3) rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Audi 100 in Pearl White Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 100 typ 44 by Alofok at de.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Audi 100 Sedan is a 130-hp 2.3-liter sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,900 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 100 measures 192.7 inches long on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,042 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,900 ($66,890 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L SOHC I5 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (mid-year replacement for a 3-speed automatic; no manual offered this model year per fueleconomy.gov) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.7 in |
| Width | 71.4 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,042 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Audi 100 Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 100. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 6, 1997 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA campaign 97V172000
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
Sep 18, 1991 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.
Consequence: VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.
Remedy: NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign 91V156000
Apr 2, 1991 · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Remedy: SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
NHTSA campaign 91V050000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 100
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 100. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1990 AUDI 100. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.