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 1.8T with tip auto - 2004 Audi A4
  By Expensive car - May 12 - 7:30 pm

  I bought this car used with 38k miles now it has 63k miles and the fuel pump along with airbag sensor and window motor all went bad. luckily i bought the extended warranty which covered all expenses with a minor 50 dollar deductible. Very expensive car to keep up with i wouldnt recommend it if youre on a tight budget. One RSA good year tire $200 oil change $75. Car makes a grinding initially of every first start. The trans doesnt feel very strong and i baby it so much i dont even tip 2500 RPM. A light buld change is $100+ Im going Toyota or Honda next.

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  Love it - 2010 Audi A4
  By Van der Venckiytrht - May 8 - 12:44 pm

  Test drove everything out there. To be honest, not as good as BMW but much better value. Wife has a 335i. Different league of car. But Audi makes an excellent auto and love drive and fit and finish.

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  Noisy, Noisy, Noisy! - 2007 Audi A4
  By Bob C - May 6 - 6:48 pm

  Bought cabrio for my wife. Handsome car! As owner of Lexus ES, this car is a lot of fun to drive. Quattro makes this car a real "gripper" on the road. Low end torque a yawner. At higher speeds - a gem! My biggest disappointment - engine noise. Sounds like a cheap Chevy Cobalt at idle. I have owned convertible Saab and Volvo with essentially same HP that had meaty exhaust w/little or no sewing machine engine noise.

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  Bad luck or actual crap of a vehicle - 2000 Audi A4
  By Suckered - April 28 - 2:10 pm

  We bought this car for my kid. The car had 121k miles which isnt much from the reviews I have read on this vehicle. But,after owning it for less than 2 weeks it was in the shop. 4 months later, I stuck over three grand into this vehicle and it wont stop breaking. It seems like as soon as I fix one thing, another one breaks. I am ready to take it to auction.

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  Go buy a BMW 3 Series - 2008 Audi A4
  By jbt020 - April 23 - 8:44 pm

  I trade cars about every 2 years and have owned BMW, Acura, Honda, Cadillac, Mazda, Jeep, Volkswagon, Lincoln and Im sure Im forgetting some others. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I opted for the sport suspension and it literally feels like you are driving a covered wagon. There is a spot on my way home from work where I literally brace myself for the impact...and its not a big bump. This is the only car I have owned in my life that I have to buy a quart of oil to add to it in between oil changes. At any given time I would have anywhere from 1 to 3 warning lights on at the same time. I just traded it in last night for an Acura TL and was thrilled to say goodbye!

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  Audi A4 Premium Plus - 2010 Audi A4
  By Carreview - April 20 - 5:11 pm

  I drove the Mercedes c-300, BMW 328i, and the Lexus is250 prior to making my choice. The ride was the most comfortable in the Audi A-4. It also has great handling that matches in comparison to the other models. This turbo is makes it more zippy than the v6s in the comparison models. Drive this car before you choose one of the others.

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  Good car - 2007 Audi A4
  By A4inATL - April 20 - 1:00 pm

  Bought this from Carmax with about 29k on it. Had it mostly a year here in Atlanta. Got the 2wd 6 spd manny with S- line interior. Great car but I agree with everyone on the turbo lag issue. If Im driving in rush hour in a 20 mph lane and want to merge into a 40 mph lane -- I sweat a bit. This car doesnt seem to have that low-end acceleration one requires to dart in and out of traffic which is unfortunate because the A4 handles so well. Ive gotten more than a few "birds" as I merge into traffic in 3rd and watch the RPM go soaring and the speedo move nary a tick as the drivers behind me hit their brakes. I may try to wind it up more in 2nd, but it doesnt seem one should drive on the highway.

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  One Sweet Ride - 2010 Audi A4
  By orange2004 - April 15 - 5:35 pm

  So this is my first "luxury" car... 30 hours ago, I replaced my 2003 V6 Passat, that I dearly loved back in the day, with this new machine. I have to say, I didnt fully realize what I was missing. First, the quality of the interior is outstanding. Second, the handling is truly awesome. This car wants to hug the inside of a sharp corner and is a joy to accelerate all the way through! No body roll, no rear end jumping out, sheer bliss. Last, I love the technology, voice commands work well - lots of control over just about everything. B&O audio is outstanding. Didnt even consider a BMW - no Beemer Nation for me! OPTIONS: premium plus, 18" sports package, navigation, b&o audio

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  Sold on Audi - 2007 Audi A4
  By Ron - April 15 - 2:35 am

  This has been a great car for me. I bought it used as a CPO 2 years ago. I have to add 1/2 quart of oil just before my oil change, not a big deal for how great this car is. This car has great visibility (minimal blind spots). No repairs needed so far on this A4. I definitely recommend this car!

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  A Leason Learned - 1999 Audi A4
  By Rob - April 13 - 12:58 pm

  I bought the car used with 70,000 miles and have somehow managed to put 35,000 on it in a year and change (still trying to figure out how I did that). Even though I bought it with the expectation of putting some money into it, I had no idea that Id put in almost $5000 for a number of various problems. Valve cover gaskets were replaced, new tires, front axles, new control unit, and assorted other things. Unless you have the tools and the know-how to do a lot of the work yourself, Id recommend looking elsewhere.