2010 Audi A4 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Full lineup includes new high-performance S4.
Summary & Specs
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The Audi A4 is 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. This latest A4 has the goods to go up against its German competitors on the road and Japanese competitors on amenities and style. Arguably its four-cylinder engine is the best in the entry premium segment. Number-crunchers will find that more room, more power, better mileage, standard leather, and a lower price make a compelling argument.
G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com. John F. Katz reported on the S4.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Audi A4 2.0T sedan CVT ($31,450); A4 2.0T sedan quattro manual ($32.350); A4 2.0T sedan quattro Tiptronic ($33,550); A4 2.0T Avant quattro Tiptronic ($35,350); S4 quattro manual ($45,900); S4 quattro S Tronic ($47,300) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16-valve I4 turbo |
| Engines (optional) |
211-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged Iinline-4 turbo; 333-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; 7-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 |
$31,450 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Audi A4 Avant quattro Premium ($35,350) |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge |
825 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Almond beige ash wood trim ($400); Bluetooth /HomeLink Package ($700) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$37,275 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
211 @ 4300-6000 |
| 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 |
50.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| 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 |
17.2 |