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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  Best in class - 2009 Audi A4
  By ca - August 14 - 8:38 pm

  Ive had the Audi for 2,500km so far. It is amazing. Fuel efficiency is great for a car with this much power. The 2.0 is more powerful than the 3.2 for the first 100km (60mph). I have the navi and tech pkg. Everything is voice activated. Back up camera is very handy. Proximity sensor locks and engine start are very convenient. EPS is nicely engineered. Audi side assist is handy. Seats are very comfortable. Breaks are high performance. I tested the Lexus IS250 and the BMW 328xi also. I have heard "Hey man nice car!" from over 10 people in 3 weeks. So that covers the exterior design. Red Bull must be more popular in Germany than North America (one of the cup holders is small).

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  Great car - 2009 Audi A4
  By stanhope - August 13 - 9:21 pm

  Turbo 4 provides plenty acceleration with good gas mileage. Handling is unreal. Considered the BMW 328 and Cadillac CTS. Both were great but did not appear worth the extra cost (insurance, maintenance and purchase price).

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  Great Car Minor quirks - 2009 Audi A4
  By JJM - August 11 - 7:35 pm

  Car is everything I expected. Fit & Finish is as good as it gets. So good in fact that the seams trunk to body are so tight you cant fit bike rack clips in between. Engine is smooth. Test drove the 2.0s not going to pay this much for a car that vibrates 3.2 is for me. Brakes are awesome. Keep your eye on the rear view in a panic stop. Tiptronic is fun. Quirks... The ipod interface is poor, I leave my keys in the car in the garage but not with this... the lights will not turn off, the homelink does not work until you turn the car on. Kinda dumb that you start the car before you open the garage door.

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  A fun car to drive - 2009 Audi A4
  By Danny - August 10 - 11:16 pm

  Ive had the car about 7 months now and no major complaints, except for the wind (see below). The A4 drives well, though its not quite as responsive as well as my 2006 BMW 5 series. Steering is tight, brakes are just a bit grabby, and power is strong. The AWD is the best, especially in heavy, slushy snow. The only complaint is that the wind buffets incessantly my face when the window is open. Poor wind engineering. And its difficult to find a good open position of the sunroof so it doesnt make noise. Seems like it has to be readjusted for every speed level.

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  Awesome Car! - 2003 Audi A4
  By Cam - August 10 - 3:15 pm

  My A4 has 170,000 miles and is still running beautifully. It is fun to drive, comfortable, and not half bad looking either. Has run flawless its whole life (It has been maintained exactly when suggested by Audi). Will replace the timing belt again soon, though the manual says every 100 or 105k from what I have read it should be replaced every 60- 80k as that is when it is said to break. Build quality is in a whole different class, the car is amazingly sound and solid. Manual shifts smooth and precise. Gas mileage is anywhere from 23-24 city to 30-31 hwy. Quattro is awesome too!!!

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  Love My Audi A4 - 2005 Audi A4
  By IDOC - August 10 - 8:23 am

  Great Car! I test drove the Audi A4 and Infiniti G35. The G35 was nice, but the A4 was a standout! I chose the Sport package with Sirius Radio Installation. The handling and interior are outstanding. It has excellent gas mileage for the thrifty consumer. Have had the car for two months with no problems. It is truly a pleasure to drive everyday!

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  A Much Better A4 - 2009 Audi A4
  By datunlu - August 6 - 4:43 pm

  I had the 06 A4. The 09 model is much bigger, for a tall guy like me, a great improvement. The LED light and the media control really made my decision much easier (we were choosing among Audi, BMW, MB, and Volvo). Best value for its class. It has been a month since we got it, we liked everything.

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  Best car Ive owned - 2008 Audi A4
  By Rich - August 5 - 3:31 pm

  After driving BMWs,Cadillac, Porsche, Infinity I test drove the A4 after seeing a 329/month lease in the paper. After my first test drive I was sold. Since buying, I like the car more each day.Audi engineers are brilliant.Car handles like its on rails,the AWD is incredible, the paddle shifters fun, driving in sport mode is a blast.Its very easy to get the speed governor to engage around 130. After slight turbo lag off the jump(which I improved by putting in a K&N air filter and using 93 octane fuel), once the engine has enough air compression, the turbo blasts the car forward. Interior compenents are all high quality.Leather seating surfaces are top notch. Wife also likes it a lot!

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  Best yet - 2003 Audi A4
  By Joseph45433 - August 3 - 2:00 am

  Best Audi to date!

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  Disappointed of Audi - 2005 Audi A4
  By Ronny L. - August 2 - 2:55 pm

  Loved my VW Golf build in Germany. My Audi, is a not a total disaster but fighting with Audi NA about quality issues. My headlights were a rain forest. Audi wont fix nor address this issue. I did my own fix to it. If you buy an Audi, make sure you find an independent shop that works on your car for about 40% to 60% less than an Audi dealer otherwise your are paying too much. I will not buy an Audi again. It is a super fun car to drive in rain and snow. This is not comparable to any other cars I ever had. Also, make sure you grease the wiper transmission, this is also an Audi quality issue. Make sure you get a Certified Pre-owned (CPO) if you buy a used Audi.