Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Audi 80 0–60 Times

The Audi 80 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Autocar, Car and Driver and Motor and more.

The fastest tested Audi 80 is the 1988 Audi 80 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Audi 80 is the 1974 Audi 80 GL Sedan, which took 11.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 73.0 mph, according to Autocar.

Out of all the Audi 80 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.66 seconds The average quarter mile time is 17.94 seconds at 76.40 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.6sec 1988 Sedan
Average 0–60 10.66sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.94sec @ 76.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.5sec 1974 GL Sedan
1991 Audi 80

Across 5 verified runs, the Audi 80 ranges from 9.6 to 11.5 seconds 0–60, with a 10.66-second average.

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Tests by model year

5 tests · 5 years

1991

Audi 80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1991 Audi 80 Sedan
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.50 sec
Trap Speed 80.0 mph
Engine 2.3L I-5
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 16 C / 23 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 5
1991 Audi 80 Sedan

1988

Audi 80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1988 Audi 80 Sedan
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.10 sec
Trap Speed 79.0 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 5
1988 Audi 80 Sedan

1975

Audi 80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1975 Audi 80 GL Estate
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.10s ¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
0–60 mph 11.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 18.10 sec
Trap Speed 76.0 mph
Engine 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Wagon
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor
Overall Rank #4 of 5
1975 Audi 80 GL Estate

1974

Audi 80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1974 Audi 80 GL Sedan
11.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.70s ¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
0–60 mph 11.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 18.70 sec
Trap Speed 73.0 mph
Engine 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4M
MPG EPA 34.5 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Autocar
Overall Rank #5 of 5
1974 Audi 80 GL Sedan

1973

Audi 80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1973 Audi 80 LS Sedan
11.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.30s ¼ mi @ 74.0 mph
0–60 mph 11.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 18.30 sec
Trap Speed 74.0 mph
Engine 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor
Overall Rank #3 of 5
1973 Audi 80 LS Sedan
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Audi 80 on record is the 1988 Audi 80 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.10 seconds at 79.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi 80 is the 1974 Audi 80 GL Sedan, which takes 11.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Audi 80 reaches 60 mph in 10.66 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.94 seconds at roughly 76.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Autocar, Car and Driver and Motor. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Autocar
Car and Driver
Motor

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Audi 80 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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