Audi 100 1982–1988 car dimensions: 4792 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1422 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,059 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin seats five with good space front and rear and a clear instrument layout. Climate control is optional and helps against cabin heat build-up from the large glass area. Cruise control is also optional. Power windows, central locking and height-adjustable seats appear on some grades. No electronic driver aids are listed.
The sedan boot holds 570 litres with seats up and expands to 610 litres when the rear seats fold.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1300 kg and unbraked 542 kg on the 1.8 CC. Payload is 506 kg. Reinforced cooling is available with air conditioning or for towing use.
The cabin seats five with broad, soft seats in cloth as standard and leather on option. It feels roomy front and rear with good leg and head space from the wide body and low seat placement. Flush-mounted glass and aero shape cut wind noise for a quiet ride on the motorway. The large glass area lets in plenty of light but heats the cabin quickly in sun. air conditioning is optional and struggles against strong heat. Power windows, central locking and a sliding sunroof are options. Steering is manual as standard.
80-litre fuel tank
Combined fuel use around 7.2–9.8 l/100 km depending on source and version
Normal petrol
Rear headrests and centre rear lap belt standard
Front disc brakes, rear drums
Body fully galvanised from August 1985
The 1.8 CC runs on normal petrol from an 80-litre tank. Published combined figures sit between roughly 7 and 10 l/100 km, giving long range on a full tank for the era. Highway use is thriftier than town driving thanks to the low-drag shape.
Routine care centres on oil and filter changes plus the cambelt. Benzine models need the timing belt at about 90 000 km or every eight to ten years. Power steering, when fitted, needs checks for leaks. Parts for suspension, brakes and injection can be scarce and costly on later high-mileage cars.
Standard safety kit includes front disc brakes, rear drums, rear headrests and a centre rear lap belt. Procon-ten, which retracts the steering column and tightens belts in a frontal impact, arrived later in the run. Full galvanising from mid-1985 sharply cut corrosion risk. No star crash ratings appear in period records.
Keep the car by watching screen frames, wheel arches, sills and the tank area even on galvanised examples. Soft suspension and light body need sound dampers and bushes for comfort. Regular servicing keeps the simple four-cylinder reliable for high mileages.
Length 4792 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1422 mm, Wheelbase 2687 mm (100 1982–1988)
Sources: manufacturer data, ADAC Autokatalog Audi 100, Ground clearance and airbags are not listed, Paint: Audi Typ 44 colour list, Alpinweiß , offered from August 1982.