Overview & Reviews

The Audi A4 holds the distinction of having single-handedly revived the Audi brand. Launched in the mid-'90s, the compact A4 quickly became a favorite among luxury car buyers thanks to its beautifully finished cabin, sharp handling and available Quattro all-wheel drive. Although the A4 has offered these core characteristics from day one, it has become increasingly polished and high-tech with each successive generation. No matter which year you're looking at, the A4 promises both engaging performance and suave style inside and out.

The sedan body style has been a constant for the Audi A4, but depending on the vintage, you may also find wagon and convertible variants. Turbocharged four-cylinder power is typically found under the hood, yielding both reasonably spirited acceleration and satisfactory fuel economy. In road tests, we've consistently praised the A4's refined character, with more recent plaudits going to its spacious backseat, which has adequate room for full-size adults.

User Reviews:

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  superior quality at a decent price - 2003 Audi A4
  By DRAZIL - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE MY AUDI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  EKW Review - 2003 Audi A4
  By Kennon - January 13 - 10:00 am

  The car is an amazing value. A friend who owns a BMW 330 coupe noted that for $16K less than he had spent, I had one heck of car on my hands. The CVT is remarkable, and handling is superb. The best car I have ever owned. It is a fantastic driving car. Audi likes to hype the Quattro because it is a profit maker for them, but the front wheel car is superb. I have never felt more in control of an automobile. Ill stop. I could go on and on. For the money, I am hard pressed to believe there are better driving experiences on the planet.

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  Great Looking, But ... - 2003 Audi A4
  By IrvThal - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I purchased a 1998 Audi 1.8 T and almost immediately had problems when the passenger side seat fell off its tracks and the cruise control didnt work. While the problems were resolved, about four years after my ownership bega, I started having serious problems with the car. Last year, less than five years after purchase, I put $3,000 into repairs. Audis may look great -- but be VERY careful of their reliability and upkeep!

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  My 2003 3.0L 6spd Qtr - 2003 Audi A4
  By phealtha - January 13 - 10:00 am

  The car amazes everyone who rides in it with its solidness as well as its sense of luxury in a mid size sports sedan. I have owned an S2000 Honda and an 01 BMW M Roadster and this car is just as exciting in the twisties as either of those machines. In fact it generates much hgiher levels of confidence. I considered ordering an S4 but I cannot justify the addtional $13k for more weight and only 1.3 seconds quicker to 60mph. A fine piece of machinery that is too often overlooked and underated by the auto press.

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  Hotttt!!!! - 2006 Audi A4
  By noah - January 9 - 9:53 am

  I just traded in my 2005 A4 (old body style) for a new 2.0T fully loaded. Much better purchase. This thing flys, and handles so much better than my old 1.8T. The packages available deliver a much needed update to the technology in the cabin and out. I bought mine fully loaded (I guess I was desperate for features after the bland 2005) with the tech package, nav, bose, sirius... Everything works and its quick to figure out. I love the new engine, it has pep, and is well balanced to a heavy body. Really fun around the sweeping esses, especially in bad weather with quattro! Buy one, its worth it!

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  As close to perfect - 2004 Audi A4
  By Audi Love - January 6 - 2:00 am

  The 3.0 6 Speed I just picked up is as close to perfect as any automobile ever made. Prior to this car I had a 1998 2.8 quattro that I thought was very hard to improve upon. Audi has done it with the 2004 A4. The driving characteristics and refinement has improved while sacrificing litte of the edgy performance feel of the prior model. The fit and finish of this car is impecable. Having recently been in a Mercedes S500 and BMW 745i, I believe the interior quality of my new A4 is superior. The Dolphin Gray Exterior and Platinum interior make for one beutiful machine.

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  EJNLMN Great Avant - 2004 Audi A4
  By EJNLMN - January 6 - 2:00 am

  This car is a sports car discuised as a wagon. Its fun to drive, responsive with the 3.0 quattro and stick shift. I could use more leg width and less console, my only real gripe.

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  Audi Does it right! - 2004 Audi A4
  By Mony&Tom - January 6 - 2:00 am

  This is a kickass fun car to drive -the quattro is fantastic and the 1.8 turbo is peppy enough. Overall ride is racing tight but still comfortable for everday driving. The styling is "classy edge"- not beemer commom and not lexus staid- just CLEAN. Interior is clean, not overdone but stylish with great touches -like the storage bins under the seat. But get the sports package and the manual for true fun.

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  Fun, fast car - 2006 Audi A4
  By joshua schreer - January 5 - 12:53 am

  It is a fun and very fast car. Very eye apealing and turns many heads on the road. Only down side is the turbo doesnt kick in till about 2,500 RPMs so it has a delay for a second in take off speed once you hit the gas. But as soon as the Turbo kicks in it makes up for it.

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  A bit disappointed with 2002 A4 - 2002 Audi A4
  By cllk55mag - January 4 - 2:43 pm

  it has been in the shop twice for check engine light issues. It will be going in for a third time for cruise control problems. The car interior makes "wear and tear" noises that should not be evident in a brand new car. I have an 89 Benz that has less squeaks. Im guessing the sport suspension induced the squeaks, coupled with driving the car in San Franciscos terrible city streets. For a car that weighs as much as a Toyota 4Runner, I find the V6 lacking.