Audi 80 1993–1994 car dimensions: 4509 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1386 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,520 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
The cabin has high-bolstered front sports seats and a three-spoke sports steering wheel. Driver airbag and ABS are standard, with passenger airbag optional. Front electric windows and central locking are standard. Climate control and cruise control are optional. An onboard computer is fitted. No electronic driver aids beyond ABS are present.
Boot space is 430 litres with seats up. Folding the rear seats expands it to 712 litres.
Payload is 460 kg. Braked towing capacity is 1700 kg and unbraked is 640 kg. The car suits light towing duties.
The cabin has supportive front bucket seats with high bolsters that hold you in place on twisty roads. Instruments use clear white dials and an onboard computer for fuel use, average speed and outside temperature. Materials feel solid and well finished for the era, with a high dashboard and sporty layout. Rear seats are a flat bench. Climate control is available as an option.
Runs on Super Plus 98 RON petrol with combined use near 10.1 l/100 km.
Oil and filter change every 15 000 km or once a year.
Timing belt interval 120 000 km.
ABS standard. driver airbag standard from mid-1993. Procon-ten system.
Quattro all-wheel drive and ventilated front discs standard.
The turbo five-cylinder takes Super Plus petrol and returns about 10.1 litres per 100 km combined, higher in town and lower on the open road. A 64-litre tank gives decent range for long trips.
Routine care centres on yearly oil changes at 15 000 km intervals. The timing belt needs attention at 120 000 km and brake fluid every two years. Spark plugs go every 30 000–60 000 km depending on year.
Safety kit includes standard ABS, the Procon-ten cable system that pulls the steering wheel forward and tightens belts in a frontal hit, and a driver airbag on later cars. Passenger airbag was optional. Quattro drive and strong brakes add stability.
Keep the fully galvanised body free of accident damage and service the turbo and quattro system on schedule. Parts for the five-cylinder remain available but specialist knowledge helps with the complex drivetrain. Regular checks keep it reliable for daily or enthusiast use.
Length 4509 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1386 mm, Wheelbase 2597 mm (80 1993–1994)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi AG, Technische Daten Audi S2, Angebot in Deutschland, Stand Juli 1995, Sedan figures are the manufacturer data.