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1991 Audi 80 Sedan quattro

The 1991 Audi 80 Sedan quattro is a 130-hp 2.3-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $25,165 MSRP.

It makes 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The 80 measures 176.3 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,087 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,165 ($60,049 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L SOHC I5
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower130 hp
Torque140 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro permanent all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.3 in
Width66.7 in
Height54.8 in
Wheelbase99.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Audi 80. 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

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Audi 80

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Audi 80. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 4, 2007 · Power Train
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 AUDI 80. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE THE GEAR WAS STUCK IN REVERSE BUT…”
Sep 4, 1996 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS/SHIFTS HARD.”

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 1991 AUDI 80. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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