The Audi 100 is a midsize car built from 1989 to 1994. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V6, 5-cyl. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 100 is
The Audi 100 is a midsize car that Audi built from 1989 to 1994 — 6 model years. It has been offered with V6, 5-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Audi range: RS 7, A6, RS 6.
Where the 100 is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 55 100s on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WAU | 1989-1994 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Audi VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 100 belongs to. What every character in a 100 VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Audi 100 adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Audi 100 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 100 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Audi 100 have? Power & range
The Audi 100 is offered with 2 powertrains — 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Audi 100, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.8L · 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium |
| 5-cyl | 2.3L · 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 100 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Audi 100. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 100 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 20 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 102 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Audi 100?
The 100 is a midsize car, built from 1989 to 1994. Engines offered: V6, 5-cyl.
Where is the Audi 100 made?
Across 55 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Audi 100 warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 100 reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 100?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.