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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  Love/Hate Relationship - 2004 Audi A4
  By Darren - September 30 - 8:21 am

  I bought this car w/50k miles on it and it has 89k now. I love driving this car. I love the looks & the interior is awesome. Gas mileage is grt as I avg 26 mpg & get at least 32 on hwy. The hate on this car is reliability issues. I have had coolant leaks, oil leaks, & now the trans is leaving puddles on my garage flr. I have replaced both frt wdw regulators, the fuel pump, 3 of the 4 ign coils on the engine. I have had issues with the air bags & the engine light is on a lot. When it rains the car leaks water in at the A pillar & no one seems to know why. Its in the shop more than my garage. Im scared what it will cost after 100k. I love it, but its going to have to go. Go back to BMW or Japanese.

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  2002 A4 1.8T Review - 2003 Audi A4
  By audifan - September 27 - 10:00 am

  The 2002 A4 1.8T avant is our 3rd Audi since 1999 and first wagon. It has surpassed expectations. Functionality includes under-seat and side pocket storage, and a second cargo floor under the main floor; plus many hooks, nets, and pockets. The f/r power outlets are extremely well placed. There is even a built-in retractable cargo partition. Even the glove box has shelves! Ours has the sport package, heated f/r seats, convenience package w/moonroof, as well as cloth seats, which wear well and heat faster than leather. We also HIGHLY recommend the xenon lights. The feel of the headlight switch and radio knobs are well worth the price of admission.

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  Superb Quality, design - 2003 Audi A4
  By LanderHause - September 27 - 10:00 am

  An astonishingly refined auto. The design is sublime inside and out. Very smooth V6. One can get very emotional about a car like this.

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  2003 A4 - 1.8T Quattro - 5 MT - 2003 Audi A4
  By Chad N - September 27 - 10:00 am

  The car is extremely stable, quiet and fun to drive. AWD is the icing on the cake. A lot of people complain about the 1.8T engine as not "powerful enough"; I contend they should have bought the 3.0 V6 then. The 1.8T provides more than ample power and has plenty of go.. but its not a 220 HP v- 6. Compared to other entry level luxury cars, I feel the 1.8T with 5 speed manual is one of the better offerings. Ride and handling are very impressive. If your looking at any entry level german cars, you should at least drive an Audi. Its not for everyone, but I sure do like mine

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  Love the new A4 - 2009 Audi A4
  By Bob - September 25 - 10:55 pm

  I traded in my 2002 A4 3.0 Quattro on a lease on a 2009 A4 2.0 Quattro. This 2.0 has plenty of torque. Cannot tell the difference with the new V4 from my prior V6, except the gas mileage is better and it is a quieter engine. I ordered the Premium Plus package with the navigator. I love the voice activated bluetooth dialing, the voice activated navigation, etc., and the backup camera with guidance. Audi came up with a winner. I am getting over 33 miles per gallon on the highway and around 28 in the city/suburbs. I am very happy with the vehicle. I loved my 2002 but, this is a big improvement. Only thing I miss from the 2002 is the storage compartments under the front seats.

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  Great car, but reliability issues - 2003 Audi A4
  By Brian - September 25 - 2:51 pm

  I bought this car certified used with 43k miles on it. I have driven Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW and Mercedes. In general this is a great and solid feeling car. Outstanding interior which I like even better than the new models. Strong performance (acceleration a little light), and fabulous in the snow. Great car when things are working. Some reliability issues. Car got stuck in tiptronic day 1. Received flats on 3 of 4 pirelli tires that came with. Antenna had to be fixed, wipers got stuck vertical on windshield, had to replace brakes, fix broken wiper fluid tube, and engine steamed up once. I have never felt that the car would stop running on me, but things always need to be fixed.

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  62,000 Miles and the engine is done. - 2006 Audi A4
  By LaneC - September 20 - 11:18 am

  What a fun car to drive. It hugs the road, it whips up to speed in seconds, it sips gas and it looks like a millionaires car. Unfortunately at 62,000 miles I just found out the engine needs to be replaced. Fortunately I purchased the car nine (9) months ago as a certified pre-owned so the work will be covered under their warranty.

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  2007 A4 2.0T Quattro M - 2007 Audi A4
  By jbalser12 - September 20 - 12:53 am

  Awesome car that handles like its on rails. The new 2.0T transmission mated with the manual is a joy to drive and has all the power you need. The cars interior is top-notch. All in all, a wonderful car for the price.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Bought! Better then.. - 2005 Audi A4
  By Q - September 17 - 7:20 pm

  This car out performs ever other car Ive owned, even my last car, a Mercedes Benz 430 CLK. It is equipped with Audis infamous Sport Package so the car handles beautifully. The interior looks and feels very high quality and the controls are strategically placed and user friendly. The power is sufficient, and more than adequate past 2500 RPM’s, but that also translates to an average MPG of 34 on my daily highway commute. Just set the cruise to 65 MPH and what your trip computer. A great car despite what some have said.

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  A Very Appealing Car - 2009 Audi A4
  By pjl275 - September 16 - 8:39 pm

  We get many compliments on our S-Line Cab. Great looking S4 wheels. This is our first convertible and we love top down driving. The Cab is fun to drive but not BMW thrilling. Like the fact its an AWD car, for full year use. Fit and finish is excellent, interior is gorgeous. Gas mileage is terrible. Hope long term reliability is good. We leased, but buyout is very attractive. If it holds together, can envision a long term ownership.