Audi 80

Years1978–1995
Generations9
Total variants118
Body stylesSedan · Wagon
PlatformVolkswagen Group B platform · Volkswagen Group B1 platform · Volkswagen Group B2 platform · Volkswagen Group B3 platform · Volkswagen Group B4 platform
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · J Mays under Hartmut Warkuß
AssemblyGermany: Ingolstadt · Germany: Emden · Germany: Wolfsburg · Australia: Clayton, Melbourne · South Africa: Uitenhage, South Africa · Germany
PredecessorAudi F103
SuccessorA4
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1973)
Also known as4000 (North America) · 4000 · 4000 5+5 · 4000S · 5+5 (Australia) · 5+5 · 90 · Fox

The Audi 80 is a sedan and wagon model, produced 1978–1995, spanning 9 generations with 118 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 80 (1991-1995), 80 Avant (1991-1995), 80 (1986-1991) and 80 (1984-1985). Body styles across the 80 lineage span sedan and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 80 (1984-1986) generation is the most extensively documented, with 27 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 9

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Audi 80 have?

The Audi 80 has 9 generations with 118 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Audi 80 produced?

The Audi 80 has been produced 1978–1995. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Audi 80?

The Audi 80 is available as Sedan, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

27,629Estimated total · €5,526 per year
  • Depreciation8,779
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 8

Audi 80: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • 4000
    North America
  • 4000
  • 4000 5+5
  • 4000S
  • 5+5
    Australia
  • 5+5
  • 90
  • Fox
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
80 (1978-1981)1978–198175 hp15.2 s4€10k–€12k★ 3.3
80 (1978-1981)1978–198177 hp14.6 s5€10k–€12k★ 3.3
80 (1981-1984)1981–198483 hp13.5 s18€11k–€25k★ 3.7
80 (1981-1984)1981–198472 hp15.1 s8€11k–€14k★ 3.2
80 (1984-1985)1984–198557 hp17.5 s2€12k–€13k★ 2.5
80 (1984-1986)1984–198675 hp15.2 s27€13k–€26k★ 3.5
80 (1986-1991)1986–199192 hp13.1 s20€16k–€33k★ 3.3
80 (1991-1995)1991–1995130 hp11.5 s18€20k–€55k★ 3.3