1984 Audi 5000
US · Midsize Cars
The 1984 Audi 5000 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.1L 5-cylinder (FFS), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.1L 5-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.1L 5-cylinder (FFS), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.1L 5-cylinder (FFS) CA model) | |
| Displacement | 2.1 L | |
| Cylinders | 5 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 5000S · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S · 2.1L · 5-speed manual
- 5000S · 2.1L · 5-speed manual
- 5000S Wagon · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S Wagon · 2.1L · 3-speed automatic
- 5000S Wagon · 2.1L · 5-speed manual
- 5000S Wagon · 2.1L · 5-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
96E006000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Reported March 4, 1996. View on NHTSA
89V006000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
Reported January 17, 1989. View on NHTSA
87V170000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Remedy: INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Reported October 28, 1987. View on NHTSA
87V157000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Remedy: INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
Reported October 6, 1987. View on NHTSA
87V008000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Remedy: INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.
Reported January 3, 1987. View on NHTSA
85V099000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Reported July 30, 1985. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 25, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1985 Audi 5000
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.2L 5-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1984 Audi 5000 have?
Varies by configuration: 2.1L 5-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.1L 5-cylinder ((FFS) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Audi 5000?
Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Are there recalls for the 1984 Audi 5000?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.