2007 Audi A4 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Refined sedans, wagons and convertibles.
Summary & Specs
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The Audi A4 is fun and spirited in any of its 21 variations. It delivers plenty of power, respectable gas mileage for its class, state-of-the-art sound and, above all, an integration of various systems that give it depth and a high level of driving satisfaction. Interior space is tighter than in many competitors, but Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system remains the benchmark. Prices range from the very-high $20,000 range to just past $70,000, when loaded with options. If you plan to look at entry-luxury sports sedans, we recommend that the A4 be one of them.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Tucson, Arizona; with Mitch McCullough in Monterey, Greg Brown in Los Angeles, and J.P. Vettraino in Detroit.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup |
Audi A4 2.0T FrontTrak manual ($28,240); 2.0T FrontTrak CVT ($29,440); 2.0T quattro manual ($30,340); 2.0T quattro Tiptronic ($31,540); 2.0T Avant manual ($31,340); 2.0T Avant Tiptronic ($32,540); 2.0T Cabriolet CVT ($39,100); 2.0T Cabriolet quattro Tiptronic ($41,200); 3.2 FrontTrak CVT ($35,440); 3.2 quattro manual ($36,440); 3.2 quattro Tiptronic ($37,640); 3.2 Avant manual ($37,440); A4 3.2 Avant Tiptronic ($38,640); 3.2 Cabriolet Tiptronic ($46,950); S4 manual ($49,700); S4 Tiptronic ($48,700); S4 Avant manual ($48,500); S4 Avant Tiptronic ($49,700); S4 Cabriolet manual ($55,700); S4 Cabriolet Tiptronic ($56,900); RS4 ($66,000) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.2-liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4; 255-hp 3.2-liter V6; 340-hp 4.2-liter V8; 420-hp 4.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
six-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
six-speed manual; six-speed Tiptronic automatic; continuously variable multitronic automatic (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
two-stage front airbags; front occupant side-impact airbags; full-cabin side-curtain airbags; electronic stability control with anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist; first aid kit; rear fog light |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
rear-occupant side-impact airbags; tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty |
four years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-367-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$28,240 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Audi A4 3.2 quattro ($36,440) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather seating, automatic dual-zone climate control, power sunroof, cruise control, power windows, locks and outside mirrors, 12-way power driver's seat, power front-passenger seat, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 10-speaker AM/FM stereo with six-CD changer, 17-inch alloy wheels, floor mats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Convenience Package ($1,800) includes driver's seat position memory, Homelink remote transmitter, rain and light sensor, auto-dimming inside mirror with compass, auto-dimming and power folding outside mirrors and Bi-Xenon headlights with adaptive front lighting; Bose Audio Package ($1,000) with XM Satellite Radio; Cold Weather Package ($1,000) includes heated seats and ski sack; S-Line Package ($2,750) includes 18-inch cast alloy wheels with performance or all-season tires, sport suspension, S-Line badges, front and rear bumpers and steering wheel, and brushed aluminum trim; California Emissions ($150) |
| Destination Charge |
720 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$43,640 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
255 @ 6500 |
| Torque |
243 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/27 |
| Wheelbase |
104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
180.6/76.3/56.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
36.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/na/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.1/na/34.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.4 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent four-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent trapezoidal link with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance |
4.2 |
| Curb Weight |
3649 |
| Stock Tires |
235/40R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.6 |