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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  Too much fun! - 2005 Audi A4
  By jpouchet - June 5 - 11:43 am

  This car has the styling, fit, finish, and aesthetics to beat the more expensive brands. I felt the BMW was lacking in refinement and the MB was over priced. The CVT feels like a manual trans when starting – cool! The sport suspension is fantastic but BETTER BRAKES are needed. The top works well. The interior has plenty of room but the cup holders are less than ideal. Radio with RDS and in-dash display along with driver computer is really neat. Love the red gauge displays. Buy this car!

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  Satisfied After the First Year - 2007 Audi A4
  By Ben - June 4 - 11:30 pm

  The A4 Avant is agile on the road and its a blast to drive. For the price, you really get a lot for your money. Most significantly, I feel firmly tied to the road during poor driving conditions. The sleek look of the Avant puts to rest the popular notion that wagons are boring and unsexy.

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  Great Car - 2002 Audi A4
  By Walter - June 4 - 10:16 am

  This is the first Audi that Ive owned and have been nothing but satisfied with this car and Audi. The car looks great on the interior and exterior and is a great value for the money. Not to mention, it is fun to drive, gets decent gas mileage and is incredibly safe. I was in an accident in this car where someone hit me in the passenger door when running a red light. The car was damaged but I was able to get out completely unharmed. A friend was in a similar accident and her car was totaled and she had back injuries. This car is safe, fun, and all about luxury.

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  My Perfect Car - 2007 Audi A4
  By Phil - June 1 - 4:29 pm

  We have the s-line package with the firmer suspension, 18 inch wheels and upgraded leather. I absolutely love this car. We had a 2003 3.0 litre A4 before and we stuck with Audi (instead of buying a 335 BMW) because they are such a great company to deal with and their engineering is beautiful inside and out. I wasnt sure if I wanted the 6 speed manual until I drove it and loved it. It is awesome fun up in the mountains and the gas mileage is way better than our previous automatic. Also no one beats the Audi interior for the money. It is better than my buddys brand new $90,000 BMW 650i interior. It is an incredible car for the money.

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  Awsome! - 2004 Audi A4
  By Hockyedude1234 - May 30 - 6:24 pm

  I now have had my A4 ultrasport for 4 years and 80000 miles. I have had no major problems. It is an awsome car and it is amazing to drive. I highly recomend this car!

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  Glad I bought a 2008 - 2008 Audi A4
  By Schnauzer Ride - May 27 - 3:01 pm

  This is my first car in 15 years - live in NYC. I have the manual A4, titanium, iPod, Bluetooth. The car has been a blast to drive - although 4th sounds like it should be 6th! The car moves perfectly and the finish is just as every review indicated - nothing I would change about the interior. I have been averaging about 27mpg the first month - not bad considering Manhattan traffic. I am really glad I bought the 2008 as the 2009 looks far too much like a BMW. As for reviews about it being a bit slow out the gate, Im not seeing it and am sure it is not worth the MPG trade off to have purchased the larger engine.

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  2003 A4 Audi Cabriolet 1.8T - 2003 Audi A4
  By Craig Plevinsky - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Just picked mine up on friday. What can I say but this is one fun car. It handles great, gets great gas mileage and it can seat 4 people. I love everything about this car. In one word this car is awesome.

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  Fun to drive but prone to breakdowns - 2005 Audi A4
  By Greg - May 18 - 6:24 pm

  This is a very fun car to drive. It is easily equal to the 3 series BMW but you get more goodies on the base model. That said, be sure you can afford the maintenance this car requires. I have already lost an A/C compressor, heater core, and both front window motors. After the A/C repair, my car blows barely cool air and never cold air. The heater core started leaking in the middle of winter. Everything has been covered under warranty but things dont look good past that. This car is going to cost me plenty.

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  Great fuel economy and seat comfort - 2007 Audi A4
  By Patrick - May 10 - 6:34 pm

  Bought the A4 6500 miles ago. Seats are amazing, you never need to stop on long trips only adjust lumbar on long trips. Fuel ecnomy is excellent but it requires premium as expected with a turbo. AWD combined with winter tires makes this car the best Ive driven in extreme winter conditions. Consumer reports rates this a recommeded buy, one of the main reason I purchased it. Traditionally pre-05 audis were not nearly a reliable. My previous car was an acura RSX, a more reliable (I am told) car but not nearly as nice of handling or design. I only hope this car will be as problem free as my Acura was, but I am not counting on it. This is the price paid for nicer handling and design.

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  Audi-A4 Quattro - 2005 Audi A4
  By Leslie - May 8 - 6:20 pm

  Very reliable in little snow fall. Handles well in small spaces and on turns. Looks very nice!