Guide Note
The mid-sized A4, a cornerstone of the Audi brand, was first introduced in 1994. The A4 comes in a number of body styles, including sedan, cabriolet and avant. In addition to the standard A4 series, Audi also offers a sportier, high-performance S4 version of the car.
Fast Facts
- Class: Mid-size, luxury
- Engine: 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 V6 FSI quattro
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Fuel efficiency: 20/31 (manual), 17/25 (automatic)
- Power: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm (manual), 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm (automatic)
- Torque: 207 (lb-ft) @ 1,800-5,000 rpm (manual), 243 (lb-ft) @ 3,250 rpm (automatic)
- Top speed: Electronically limited at 130 mph
- 0-60: 7.1 seconds (manual), 6.7 seconds (automatic)
- MSRP: $28,900 - $81,900
Reviews
"Audi did a good job upgrading its restyled, upscale mid-2005 A4 sedan and station wagon, but gave it an over-the-top grille that might even be called 'Edselesque.'"—MSN Autos1
"The Audi A4 is one of the better cars in a crowd of smaller sport-luxury sedans that, dollar-for-dollar, offers some of the best, most appealing vehicles in the world."—MotorTrend2
"The Audi A4 Sedan delivers pleasing all-around performance as well as decent luxury and comfort."—Forbes Autos3
