Moskvich-2140 vs Audi 80 B2: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Moskvich · 1976–1988

Moskvich-2140

D PI 358

Version (2 versions)

Power: 55 kW75 PS
0–100 km/h: 20.0 s

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Audi · 1978–1986

80 B2

Version (12 versions)

Power: 100 kW136 PS
0–100 km/h: -

All generations

Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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At a glance

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

Off-road 80 B2 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Audi 80 B2 has more power: 100 kW (136 PS) against 55 kW (75 PS) for Moskvich-2140. Moskvich-2140 is the older design (from 1976); Audi 80 B2 arrived in 1978. On the catalog figures, the Audi 80 B2 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Audi 80 B2 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Moskvich-2140	Audi 80 B2
Version	55 kW (75 PS)	2.1 five-cylinder (80 quattro) · 100 kW (136 PS)
Production years	1976–1988	1978–1986
Body	Sedan	Sedan
Country	Soviet Union (USSR)	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp	100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp Better
Power, all versions	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp	40–100 kW (54–136 PS) 54–134 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	No data	176 Nm 130 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	20.0 s	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	No data
Engine	No data	2,144 cc · 5 cyl 2.1 l
Gearbox	No data	5-speed manual
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,250 mm 167.3 in †	No data
Width	1,550 mm 61.0 in †	No data
Height	1,480 mm 58.3 in †	No data
Wheelbase	2,400 mm 94.5 in †	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	520 l 18.4 cu ft	No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	46 l 12.2 gal US †	No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

† from another version of this generation.