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1991 Audi V8

US · Midsize Cars

The 1991 Audi V8 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
3.6L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.6L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Combined Economy
15 MPG US (15.7 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.6L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Displacement3.6 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainAWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
City13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 01V324000: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY…

    Reported October 10, 2001. View on NHTSA

  • 97V172000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

    Reported October 6, 1997. View on NHTSA

  • 96V084000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.

    Reported May 10, 1996. View on NHTSA

  • 91V050000: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

    INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

    Remedy: SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

    Reported April 2, 1991. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 11, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 11, 2026

Data verified: November 11, 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

  • 1990 Audi V8

    Gasoline

    3.6L 8-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)) · AWD
    15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

  • 1992 Audi V8

    Gasoline

    4.2L 8-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)) · AWD
    15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1991 Audi V8 have?

3.6L 8-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1991 Audi V8?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1991 Audi V8 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1991 Audi V8?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.