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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  A4 rules - 1996 Audi A4
  By Gene - March 19 - 2:00 am

  My A4 has been very good to me. I bought it used, in 2002. It had one problem, a coolant leak in a place thats tough to get to. I had it fixed and haventhad any other problems since. Knock on wood.

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  A4, AWD, 3.0 Has Been Good to Me - 2002 Audi A4
  By Paul7321 - March 19 - 2:00 am

  Sorry for those of you who have had trouble. Maybe the A4 3.0 engine is little more friendly. I wouldnt trade mine for much of anything else on the market. One draw back, back seats lack room.

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  fun $$$$$ car - 1998 Audi A4
  By jspring - March 18 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car with 40000 miles and have spent $7000 in 2 plus years replacing almost every moving part - shocks,wheel bearings,ABS control module and complete front end . Have not touched engine nor transmission and hope to sell car ASAP

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  5 Years and Going Strong - 1999 Audi A4
  By st-elias - March 16 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new 5 years ago and I have had a smile ever since. I have comfortably driven it in temperatures ranging from -56F to 103F. The quattro traction system is unbeatable on snow and ice the car provides a great sense of stability and security. I have maintained it to the manual and at 70K miles I replaced all the belts and water pump as a preventative measure. I had only minor problems during the warranty period and all were repaired quickly and completely by the dealer. The Avant gives me most of the storage capacity of an SUV without the penalty of bulk.

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  Minor faults - I love it - 2003 Audi A4
  By DN - March 14 - 10:00 am

  My last car was an Acura, which was wonderfull car, but as much fun as an reliable appliance. I love to drive this car. It has left me wanting for nothing but open road. It took this past NY winter completely in stride - Quattro, heated seats,headlight washers, great defrosters etc.. Looks great in Denium Blue w/the optional 17" wheels My only problems have been with a left turn signal that only worked intermittantly for about a month, (its working agin full time) and the dashboard read out of the outside temperature - its usually way off

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  Great Value - 2003 Audi A4
  By Tough Sale - March 14 - 10:00 am

  I have had my A4 for about a month. Its a great value compared to others in its class, like the BMW 3 or Saab or Volvo. A bit sluggish off the line, but handles great and has great features. I especially like the Audi red illumination. The drivers seat is a bit cramped with the center console encroaching but I got over that after the first week.

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  drivers car - 1999 Audi A4
  By 4 rings - March 13 - 2:00 am

  lots of fun to drive, quattro makes it super on most any surface. look for narrow dirt roads and have a blast. new version looks good but I like the "pinch" on the top of the trunk on mine better.

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  A4 review - 1999 Audi A4
  By 3 bar - March 13 - 2:00 am

  Overall im very pleased with my vehicle However ive had a few problems with it. The drivers side window has been giving me issues. It appears to bind at times not wanting to go up also, the MFA illumination doesnt work well all the time. I wasnt expecting a cream puff since I bought it used but, these are issues I didnt expect these so soon. The car so far has been super reliable with great handling in any weather condition. I generally get about 27.5 mpg hwy and 23 in the city. Overall imvery happy with my purchase and would buy another A4.

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  Lots of fun for a sedan - 2001 Audi A4
  By golfguy - March 11 - 2:00 am

  This is the very first Audi I have owned and I have been nothing but pleased. The car is able to maneuver perfectly in all weather conditions and has excellent headlights for night driving. I wouldnt call it roomy but it certainly offers a comfortable ride. Youll never have more fun driving your wifes grocery getter.

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  Sweet machine!!! - 2006 Audi A4
  By S. Clark - March 10 - 11:16 pm

  This car is an absolute joy to drive. I wanted a manual trans, but fell in love with the CVT on a test drive. With SoCal traffic Im glad I chose the CVT. Paddle shifting is a great feature. The build quality is first rate and so far (5300 miles) not one problem. Lots of positive comments on the appearance. Handling is wonderful and the power is surprising, especially from a four cylinder. I would highly recommend this car if a compact sedan suits your needs.