Audi 80 B3 vs Moskvich-2140: specs side by side

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Audi · 1986–1991

80 B3

Version (8 versions)

Power: 55 kW75 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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Moskvich · 1976–1988

Moskvich-2140

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Version (2 versions)

Power: 55 kW75 PS
0–100 km/h: 19.0 s
Top speed: 142 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,080 kg

Version spec sheet

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Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Off-road 80 B3 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Moskvich-2140 is the older design (from 1976); Audi 80 B3 arrived in 1986. On the catalog figures, the Audi 80 B3 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Audi 80 B3 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Audi 80 B3	Moskvich-2140
Version	1.6 petrol · 55 kW (75 PS)	1.5 · petrol
Production years	1986–1991	1976–1988
Body	Sedan	Sedan
Country	Germany	Soviet Union (USSR)
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp
Power, all versions	40–101 kW (54–137 PS) 54–135 hp	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	118 Nm 87 lb-ft	No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	19.0 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	142 km/h 88 mph
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	No data	1,478 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l
Drive	All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	No data	4,250 mm 167.3 in
Width	No data	1,550 mm 61.0 in
Height	No data	1,480 mm 58.3 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,400 mm 94.5 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,080 kg 2,381 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	No data	520 l 18.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	46 l 12.2 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	10.2 l/100 km 23.1 mpg US
Fuel cost per year	No data	€2,680/year estimated
Range on a full tank	No data	451 km 280 mi estimated

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.