Audi 80 1986–1991 car dimensions: 4393 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1397 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,020 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers a clean ergonomic layout with solid materials and comfortable seats for five. Controls are practical and easy to reach. Standard equipment includes front headrests, seatbelts all round and central locking. Air conditioning is optional, with automatic climate control available on higher specs. Switchable ABS comes on quattro models. Procon-ten belt tensioning appears later in the run. No electronic driver aids feature.
Boot space measures around 425 litres with a low loading sill. The shallow depth and tank layout make the space less practical than the figure suggests for larger items.
Payload sits at 460 kg across versions. Braked towing capacity reaches up to around 1200 kg depending on engine and market, suitable for light trailers.
The cabin offers a clean ergonomic layout with solid quality materials and comfortable seating for five. Base models use cloth upholstery and manual controls while higher grades add power windows locks and leather. Height-adjustable front seats are available along with optional heated fronts and a sunroof. Aerodynamic shaping keeps wind noise low for refined quiet progress on long drives.
Fuel tank capacity 68 litres across petrol and diesel engines
Oil and filter service every 15 000 km or once a year
Crash test result not tested
Standard kit includes front and rear seat belts front headrests and central locking
Procon-ten frontal protection system standard from 1991
Fully galvanised body for rust resistance
Petrol four-cylinder engines from 1.6 to 2.0 litres plus diesels and five-cylinder options power the range. Combined fuel use sits in the mid single-digit litres per 100 km for most versions depending on driving style and engine. The 68-litre tank supports solid range on longer trips.
Servicing centres on regular oil and filter changes at 15 000 km or yearly intervals. Hydraulic lifters need consistent fresh oil to stay quiet. The fully galvanised shell resists corrosion far better than many contemporaries making body longevity a strong point when original panels remain intact.
Safety equipment centres on three-point belts front and rear plus front headrests. Procon-ten uses engine movement in a frontal crash to tension belts and pull the steering column forward. ABS appears as an option or standard on quattro models. No airbags feature on most cars of this generation.
Keeping the car rewards attention to service history and CV joints. Common VW-group parts stay easy to source while body and trim items can take more effort. A well-maintained example delivers solid refined daily transport with the galvanised structure helping it age gracefully.
Length 4393 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1397 mm, Wheelbase 2546 mm (80 1986–1991)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.