2009 Audi A4 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
All-new, with improved driving dynamics.
Summary & Specs
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The Audi A4 is all-new for 2009 and it's a superb road car. The least-expensive model is nicely finished, has an interior hard to beat at the price and makes a very nice commuter without breaking the fuel bank, while the top-end versions are fitted out like executive autobahn missiles. With the 2009 model the A4 has the goods to go up against its German competitors on the road, Japanese competitors on amenities and style, and arguably the best four-cylinder engine in the entry premium segment. Number-crunchers will find that more room, a larger trunk, more power, better mileage, standard leather, and a lower price make a compelling argument.
G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
G. R. Whale |
| Model Lineup |
A4 2.0T sedan ($31,000); A4 2.0T sedan Premium quattro ($31,850); A4 2.0T Avant Premium ($34,500); A4 2.0T sedan Premium Plus ($36,700); A4 2.0T Avant Premium Plus ($38,500); A4 2.0T sedan Prestige ($40,000); A4 3.2 sedan Premium Plus ($40,000); A4 2.0T Prestige ($42,300); A4 3.2 sedan Prestige ($43,300) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16-valve I4 turbo |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
211-hp 2.0-liter I4 turbo; 265-hp 3.2-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; CVT |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
two-stage driver and adaptive passenger frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, Backguard headrests; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire pressure monitors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
rear side airbags, all-wheel drive, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, rear camera, park assist |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-367-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audi.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$31,000 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Audi A4 Avant quattro ($34,500) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, climate control, power steering, power disc brakes, fog lamps, all-wheel drive, Open Sky moonroof, power windows, power locks, power heated mirrors, cruise control, split-fold rear seat, tilt/telescoping steering column, MMI driver interface, alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Ash wood trim, ($400); Audi Symphony sound system ($380); HomeLink ($200); Bluetooth phone prep ($500) |
| Destination Charge |
825 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$36,805 |
| Horse Power |
211 @ 4200-6000 |
| Torque |
258 @ 1500-4200 |
| Fuel Economy |
21/27 |
| Wheelbase |
110.6 |
| Length/Width/Height |
185.2/71.9/56.5 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.4/na/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.2/na/35.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
34 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
not recommended |
| Front Suspension |
independent, upper/lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, trapezoidal link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance |
4.1 |
| Curb Weight |
3814 |
| Stock Tires |
225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.9 |