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Look up available Audi 100 (C3) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 23 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1982–1991 23 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Audi 100 (C3) specs by variant

All 23 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L Turbo 3AT FWD (165 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
2.2L 3AT FWD (138 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 135 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
2.3L 3AT FWD (136 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.3 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
2.0L 3AT FWD (115 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
1.9L 3AT FWD (100 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.9 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
1.8L 3AT FWD (90 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
1.8L 3AT FWD (75 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 74 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 12 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L Turbo 5MT FWD (165 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L Turbo quattro 5MT AWD (165 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.2L 5MT FWD (138 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 135 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L quattro 5MT FWD (138 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.2 L 135 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.3L 5MT FWD (136 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.3 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3L quattro 5MT AWD (136 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.3 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.9 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4MT FWD (90 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 4sp FWD —
1.8L quattro 5MT AWD (90 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.8L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 74 bhp MANUAL 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1982–1991 Petrol 1.8 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TD 3AT FWD (87 HP) 1982–1991 Diesel 2.0 L 86 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
2.0L D 3AT FWD (70 HP) 1982–1991 Diesel 2.0 L 69 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TD 5MT FWD (87 HP) 1982–1991 Diesel 2.0 L 86 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L D 5MT FWD (70 HP) 1982–1991 Diesel 2.0 L 69 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Audi 100 (C3) result

These examples apply to supported European Audi VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. North American Audi VINs use another layout.

Find the Typ code after ZZZ

Our decoder reads positions 7–8 only when the supported European VIN has ZZZ in positions 4–6. The Typ code can narrow the model and chassis generation. It does not by itself identify the engine, gearbox or factory option package.

Compare the body and generation

Audi model families may include saloon, Avant and Cabriolet versions. Some Typ mappings cover more than one generation, including the A4 B6/B7 family. Use the body, year and documents to distinguish the car before choosing a catalog variant.

Treat recall results as campaigns to check

A campaign for an Audi model can apply to only certain engines or production dates. The model-level results here do not show whether your VIN is included or whether a repair has already been completed. Confirm that with Audi or an authorised repairer.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
CodeModel familyMapped generation
43100Not resolved by this code

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Audi 100 (C3) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other 100 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

100 (C1)100 (C2)100 (C4)100 Avant (C3)100 Avant (C4)100 Coupe100 Coupe S

Other Audi models

Compare another model, or see all Audi models.

200200 Avant8080 Avant (B4)80 Avant RS280 Avant S2 (B4)80 S2 (B4)90 (B2)90 (B3)A1A1 QuattroA1 SportbackA1 Sportback (5 doors)A1 citycarverA2A3A3 CabrioletA3 Hatchback (3 doors)A3 SedanA3 SportbackA3 Sportback (5 doors)A3 Sportback e-tronA3 Sportback g-tronA3 allstreet

Audi 100 (C3) VIN FAQ

What can a Audi 100 (C3) VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Audi 100 (C3) identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Audi 100 (C3) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1982–1991 across 23 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Audi 100 (C3) VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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