Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
6.2
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Audi 80 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 31 cm longer than the Audi 80, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
570 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
610 litres
710 litres
Audi 100 has 140 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 100 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi 80, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
