Audi 80 1990 2.3 E

Audi 80 1990 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Audi 80 1990 2.3 E has been produced from October, 1991 to January, 1995. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 133 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 186 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi 80 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi 80 1990 2.3 E has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi 80 1990 2.3 E accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi 80 1990 2.3 E in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi 80 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi 80 versions - with manual gearbox (Audi 80 1991 2.3 E MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Audi 80 1991 2.3 E Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi 80 1991 2.3 E MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 9.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km
  • Audi 80 1991 2.3 E Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.8 seconds faster (in 9.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km
Audi 80 1990

Audi 80 1990 2.3 E technical data

Model: Audi 80 2.3 E
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1991. October ... 1995. January 
Engine: 2309 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 133 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 186 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 197 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km (22.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 135 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 430 litres
Trunk max capacity: 710 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1750 kg

Audi 80 1990 2.3 E engine NG

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 80 1990 2.3 E oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 133 - 136 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 186 - 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1987
Duration of production 7 years

All Audi 80 sedan [1990 - 1995] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi 80 1990 1.6 Jan 1990 — Dec 1991

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 70 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1992 1.6 E Mar 1992 — Jul 1994 1.6 Petrol 71 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1993 1.6 E Jan 1993 — Dec 1995 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 1.9 TD Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 1.9 TD Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 1.9 TDI Jan 1991 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 1.9 TDI Oct 1991 — Jan 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 1.9 TDI Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1993 1.9 TDI Aug 1993 — Jan 1995 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.0 Petrol 90 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.0 Petrol 90 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 4x4 Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 16V Jan 1991 — Dec 1993 2.0 Petrol 137 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 16V Jan 1991 — Dec 1993 2.0 Petrol 137 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 16V 4x4 Jan 1991 — Dec 1993 2.0 Petrol 137 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 16V Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 140 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.0 E 16V 4x4 Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 140 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.3 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.3 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.3 E Quattro 4x4 Oct 1991 — Aug 1992 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1992 2.6 E Aug 1992 — Jan 1995 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1992 2.6 E Aug 1992 — Jan 1995 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1992 2.6 E Quattro 4x4 Aug 1992 — Jan 1995 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.8 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.8 E Oct 1991 — Jan 1995 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi 80 1991 2.8 E Quattro 4x4 Oct 1991 — Jan 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 80 1990 reviews
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