The current Audi 80 can tow up to 1,700 kg braked. Figures below are the strongest variant in each generation — lighter trims and engines tow less.
Unbraked (no trailer brakes): 640 kg.
| Years | Braked | Unbraked |
|---|---|---|
| 1981–1984 | 1,600 | 450 |
| 1984–1986 | 1,500 | 680 |
| 1986–1991 | 1,300 | 640 |
| 1991–1995 | 1,700 | 640 |
Towing capacity is the manufacturer-rated maximum for the model's strongest variant in each generation, not an average across trims — a base engine will tow less than the figure shown. Cars with an implausible source-data towing figure relative to their own kerb weight are excluded rather than shown with a guessed correction.