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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  Beware of Engine Oil Sludge problems - 1999 Audi A4
  By KLEE - February 4 - 10:24 am

  Bought this car new from the dealer in 1999 and did regular oil changes with the dealership. Just last month .. oil pressure light goes on and discovered that the engine developed a major Sludge problem .... cost $5,000 to fix ...beware! If the dealship knew about this problem they should have suggested to change to synthetic oil and do more regular oil changes ... Terribly disappointed with Audi !!!

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  steering problem - 2010 Audi A4
  By jimbo - February 3 - 12:23 pm

  After a turn, the steering wheel does not return to "straight" properly (too slow) which makes driving a bit nerve racking and seemed unsafe.

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  love and mostly hate - 2007 Audi A4
  By Bob - February 1 - 5:40 pm

  I have been leasing Audi A4s for 13 year. This car is a major problem. I only have 25,000 miles on the car in less than 3 years. So far the master switch for the windows and the cruise control needed replacement. It burns oil. The reminder light came on 10 months after an oil change. Now it comes on after 5 months. I was thinking about buying the car after lease. No Way Now. The warranty is limited. When it runs out Ill be stuck with all the big maintenance bills. I am going to put this car back on Audi and find a good used BMW 3 series.

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  The car of my dreams - 2010 Audi A4
  By LadyDriver - January 30 - 6:24 pm

  I bought the car a month ago - and I enjoy it so much I take it for a ride on weekends just for pleasure. The car has a Start button (amazing) with a Advance key and a SideAssist(very useful). This is the car you love more and more with time, something you really need to know to appreciate. Everywhere you go - people would notice you. To drive the car on highways is just a pure pleasure, the car loves the speed. The only downside- it is expensive with options, but its worth every penny.

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  Great Car, but ... - 2009 Audi A4
  By Jack K. - January 30 - 6:27 am

  This is the perfect car for my needs. Its "fun enough" to drive, looks good, and gets great fuel economy considering its size and performance. Ive been a long-time VW and Audi owner and I really do think they offer a great trade-off between value and fun. However, this 09 A4 is similar to my past VWs and Audis as it still has a number of small (typical Audi) quality issues. This 09 A4 has suffered from an ignition switch failure, reverse backing light bulb installation issue, broken rear seat cup holder, and came with a defective exterior trim piece. None of these issues have been major but give me my usual uneasy feeling about owning this car for the long-term.

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  So Long, Audi - 2002 Audi A4
  By Im Gonna Miss Her.. - January 29 - 3:20 pm

  Bought this car almost two years ago from an Audi dealership. Sadly, the engine has failed due to the infamous oil sludge build-up issue in the 1.8T engine. Car was always maintained at Audi dealer. The car is beautiful...but it will be moving on to greener pastures with someone who would like to put a new engine in it. Timing belt also had to be replaced, ignition coils, etc. Too many recalls for "Truth in Engineering", Audi.

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  Changing continents - 2010 Audi A4
  By barryxe - January 23 - 10:40 pm

  Previously owned 2 Lexus GS models-the first was a rocketship, and the second a more desirable sedate sporting sedan. The Audi is a lesser car but a more fun and responsive car to drive and the 4 cylinder turbo is comparable to the 1st big engined Lexus I had-- much more road responsive. I have the MMI-Navigation package and it is so-so. Too many buttons, too many steps to do the basics. Favorite stations--push radio, push presets, turn the MMI dial to your stations-- what ever happened to the push button. Navigation--difficult, the Germans should look at touch screen. Two cup holders, but one is too small to fit anything. Seats need a lot of tweaking to get the right fit.

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  Best of the best - 2010 Audi A4
  By JSK - January 22 - 9:33 pm

  Premium Plus 2.0T Quattro 6 sp manual- Love at first drive-or maybe even before that! I switched from a Subaru Outback 2.5XT which I loved, but this takes all prizes hands down. My requirements- AWD, safe, solid & responsive handling. Shopped Sub, MB,BMW,Inf- Results: Best value. no contest. Incredible performance in sun, rain and snow, the manual shifts with control and grace. Exceptional braking and handling, seats have tireless support and comfort without confining. Comfortable for a family of four, but styled for a single executive. love the B&O upgrade- highly recommended! I wish everyone could own one...the world would be a happier, safer place! Drive it, youll understand.

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  Das Ist Audi - 2010 Audi A4
  By Audi - January 21 - 9:14 pm

  The A4 quattro drives like it is on rails. The car reacts well and the road can be pleasingly felt. The A4 is appropriate to take business clients and passengers due to the large size and interior.

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  Money Burner - 2003 Audi A4
  By kroberts - January 20 - 1:03 pm

  If you are getting a warranty than its a nice car, but without a warranty you may be getting into something you can not afford in the long run. My car has the infamous sludge build up and my engine is now seized. Either pay 6,000 to replace it or get into an upside down loan for another 5 years.With that being said minus the sludge and the bad engine I did have some good time in this car.