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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  Fantastic Bang for the Buck! - 2007 Audi A4
  By fkerns - December 22 - 5:44 pm

  I have been driving BMWs for the last 16 years, but just purchased a pre-owned 2007 A4 the tight ride, the excellent gas mileage, and the bang-4-the-buck were the overriding factors influencing my decision. This is my first front-wheel drive car, which has taken a bit to get used to other than that, I am still satisfied with my decision.

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  fun car - 2003 Audi A4
  By purk - December 22 - 10:00 am

  Ive been wanting an A4 for years and finally have it. I love the car. Fun to drive and very stylish. Great value for the price. But some design elements are strange when everything else is so well done. Ventilation system doesnt allow for fresh air intake, parking brake is under console, seat adjustments are old school, and with all those lights on the dash, why isnt there one on the cruise control so you can see it in the dark?

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  No more need for BMW. - 2009 Audi A4
  By jfinsure - December 18 - 4:19 pm

  My 550i lease just expired and I wanted to downsize the car but not the features. The A4 2.0 with Prestige seemed like just the answer. I have never heard a better car stereo than the B&O system that comes with the Prestige package. The daytime LEDs are very cool and this design really hit the target! I was also used to keyless go so this option is now a must have for me. Finally, the side alert is a great feature and my mirrors tell me if someone is in my blind spot with a flashing light. Except for power I actually like this car a lot more than my 550i.

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  87k miles - 2001 Audi A4
  By kburg - December 16 - 1:25 am

  I bought my A4 at 51k miles and have had it about a year and a half very fun car to drive love the AWD and the turbo is nice to have. So far I have taken the car to the shop 4 times and have had the camshaft ajuster, new coils, O2 sensors, fan clutch, oil leaks, mass air flow sensor, the tires seem to wear down fast, fuel filter, still waiting for audi to fix my timming belt that they do for free at 105k and should pay for damages if brakes before that. engine idiles loud and for a min or two (I always let the engine warm up a min before driving as all turbo engines should) and a turbo timer wouldnt hurt either. Luckly I had it covered by warranty which paid for most repairs.

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  boldovs review - 2003 Audi A4
  By boldov - December 15 - 10:00 am

  mu car is a sleek powerfull, yet nice sized car... not only can it move around quickly... but i also have the room for 2 bikes and 2 people... i have a car... it is my dream to get this car that i have only in a color they dont make..

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  Best Auto Ive Ever Owned - 2003 Audi A4
  By stanton - December 15 - 10:00 am

  I am am currently very satisfied with my Audi A4 1.8T Quattro sedan. The handling is precise, especially in foul weather, and gives an overall feeling of confidence. Quattro is what sealed the deal. The cabin is well appointed and comfortable. Also love my dolphin gray metallic paint. There are only two other Audi owners in my small city, so my A4 gets a lot of looks... even from teens. My family is proud that we own an Audi.

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  Waiting for the other shoes to drop - 2002 Audi A4
  By Tim H - December 10 - 5:42 pm

  Ive put a steady 12K a year on this car in a mix of city & freeway driving, up to the 75K I have now. After the 4- year lease was up, which coincided with the 50K-mile warranty, I bought the car outright and on a hunch bought a 70K- mile extended warranty. Great hunch! It paid for itself twice over, but now that it has expired Im dreading the next major expense and wondering what it will be. Though I still love the vehicle, its looks & ride, it may be time to move on before the pit of mechanical-breakdown hell opens up. One amazing point: At 75K miles I have never needed new brakes thanks to careful driving and downshifting rather than braking at every opportunity (though I will soon)

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2007 Audi A4
  By g_mon - December 10 - 3:59 pm

  This is the complete package. Fun to drive, beautiful interior, great in any weather, zippy. What more do you want in a car this size?

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  Just the Best Damn Sports Wagon - 2004 Audi A4
  By Audi Charlie - December 9 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car Ive ever owned. Its just fast enoungh, handles great. Just took it out in the snow for the first time. It felt like it was on rails, it was great. If you have to have an awd car this is the one:)

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  My new Audi - 2004 Audi A4
  By abarge - December 9 - 2:00 am

  Chock full of features and power. The 6-speed manual is a blast, but the engine could use more low-end torque; its a little slow off the line and it hits a noticeable peak at around 4000 RPM, pretty high for a 3.0. A great value, expecially compared to the BMW 3 Series. Interior is downright sexy, except for the cupholders.