Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3

Audi 100 1988 2.3 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 has been produced from May, 1988 to February, 1991. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 300 000 and 510 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi 100 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Audi 100 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi 100 versions - with manual gearbox (Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km
  • Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 10.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km
Audi 100 1988

Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 technical data

Model: Audi 100 Avant 2.3
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1988. May ... 1991. February 
Engine: 2309 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 136 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km (24.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.79m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 644 litres
Gross weight: 1840 kg

Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 engine NF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2309 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1986
Duration of production 4 years

All Audi 100 estate car [1988 - 1991] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi 100 1988 1.8 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 11.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 1.8 CAT 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.0 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.0 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.0 D Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.0 Diesel 69 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.0 TD Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.0 Diesel 100 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.2 CAT Jan 1989 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 138 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.2 4x4 Jan 1989 — Dec 1990 2.2 Petrol 138 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.2 Turbo Mai 1988 — Oct 1989

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 Avant 2.2 Turbo Oct 1989 — Feb 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.2 Turbo Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.2 Petrol 165 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 Avant 2.2 Turbo Oct 1989 — Feb 1991 2.2 Petrol 165 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.2 Turbo Quattro 4x4 Mai 1988 — Oct 1989

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1989 Avant 2.2 Turbo Quattro 4x4 Oct 1989 — Feb 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 Avant 2.3 Quattro 4x4 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1989 Avant 2.4 D Oct 1989 — Feb 1991 2.4 Diesel 82 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1990 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1990 — Feb 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (120 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 120 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 reviews
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