Audi A4

From 46.080 euros
  • Bodywork berlina
  • Puertas 4
  • Plazas 5
  • Power 136 - 450 hp
  • Consumer goods 4,7 - 7,9l/100km
  • Trunk 460 - 495 liters
  • Assessment 4,5

El Audi A4 is the average sedan of the German firm, being its representative in the D-segment. The premium sedans are not going through a bad time as the general sedans are doing. The Audi A4 is one of the best-selling cars by Audi, although it is true that the Listen Q3 y Listen Q5 They have been able to steal a good handful of sales now that SUVs are so fashionable.

The first generation arrived on the market in 1994. The current generation is the fifth, and landed in 2015 with very few cosmetic changes compared to its predecessor. Of course, it is a completely new model, since it has even changed the platform to settle on the MLB evolution. The Audi A4 is available with 4-door sedan, family (Audi A4 Avant) and other more adventurous (Audi A4 allroad). There are also versions S4 y RS 4 high performance.

In 2019 the A4 receives the corresponding facelift of the fifth generation. A restyling that is marked by a slight aesthetic change necessary to adapt to the design philosophy of the house. A philosophy that implanted the Audi A6 and that has subsequently been extended to other models. In addition to the design, the facelift served to improve other aspects such as equipment and mechanical range.

Technical characteristics of the Audi A4

Audi A4 sedan

As we said, this fifth generation of the Audi A4 uses the Volkswagen Group's MLB evo modular platform. Unlike the Audi A3, the A4 places its propellers in longitudinal position instead of crosswise. But except for that, it is the same architecture that we can see in many other products of the conglomerate such as the Volkswagen Touareg, or the Audi A7, for example, although each one adapted to its specific measures.

The Audi A4 sedan body has dimensions of 4,76 meters long, 1,85 wide and 1,43 meters high. The battle is estimated at 2,82 meters, which gives it comfortable rear seats in the space for the legs. The boot capacity is 460 liters, which is reduced to a minimum of 420 liters for the sports variants given a particular suspension and traction scheme.

The family body responds to the name of Audi Avant A4. It measures has the same exterior measurements as the sedan model, except that it is three centimeters higher. Cargo capacity extends to a minimum of 495 liters. An increase of 35 liters that is mainly marked by a more rectangular space and easier loading and unloading.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Audi A4

 

Audi A4 sedan

After the restyling at the end of 2019, Audi has set out to make the A4 a multidisciplinary sedan in terms of mechanics. It currently offers a compendium of engines and mobility solutions, although it does not stand out for presenting highly electrified technologies, but low hybridization or MHEV units that homologate the DGT ECO label. The mechanical offer is made up of three diesel and three gasoline versions, plus two sports versions: the Audi S4 TDI and the Audi Avant RS4.

The range starts with 30 TDI of 136 horses. Within the diesel branch, it is followed by A4 35 TDI, which with the same engine as the previous case offers high power up to 163 horses. Finally, the block of four cylinders and two liters reaches its maximum capacity with the variant 40 TDI of 204 horses. All these units come associated with a seven-speed dual-clutch S Tronic automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system.

If we jump to the gasoline division we can see that the range begins with the A4 35 TFSI with 150 horsepower. From there we jumped to the 40-horsepower 204 TFSI with the same two-liter four-cylinder block. Lastly, the version 45 TFSI quattro that raises performance to 265 horsepower and all-wheel drive. The most powerful of all is the Audi RS Avant 4, exclusive for the family version. Its 6 turbocharged V2.9 engine offers 450 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque..

Equipment of the Audi A4

Audi A4 sedan

Audi is considered one of the best valued premium brands on the market. Much of that focus is on creating a quality, well-appointed and well-appointed cabin. The Audi A4 uses a more than correct choice of materials that give the occupants a high sense of quality and ride comfort. Although some areas could receive a better treatment.

As usual, those in Ingolstadt offer a range of equipment segmented into several levels. From smallest to largest endowment we find: Advance, S Line and Black Line Edition. In each of them, not only the load of technology and systems is modified, but the exterior and interior appearance is also altered with personalized details. In this way we can go from a common style to a sporty one without having to include the most performance mechanical variants.

As far as equipment is concerned, the Audi A4 offers state-of-the-art systems, although the presentation clearly differs from the newer models of the house. Despite this, it is worth noting details such as: Full LED headlights, digital instrument panel, multimedia system with a touch screen of up to 10,1 inches, three-zone climate control, 360-degree parking cameras, electric and heated seats, connectivity for devices mobile phones, connected services and a large team of driving assistants.

The Audi A4 in video

The Audi A4 according to Euro NCAP

Audi is not only at the forefront of technology, it is also at the forefront of safety. The German brand is committed to offering high levels of protection, as demonstrated by the Euro NCAP tests. The European body has cataloged the German sedan with its five safety stars. offers high levels of protection in adult and child passengers with a rating of 89 and 87 out of 100 respectively. Notable are also the safety data for pedestrians and driving assistants. These valuations are still valid today as there has been no change in the structure of the vehicle.

The Audi A4 of Km 0 and Second Hand

The Audi A4 is the best-known sedan from the firm with the four rings. Being developed on a solid basis, it has established itself in the market as a reliable and robust model. In addition, belonging to a premium firm like Audi helps you to maintain depreciation below that of its rivals. In the case of the A4, it is around 27,5%. In this way, the units that are on the used market are usually quoted.

If we take a look at the used or second-hand market, we see a wide variety of units available, of all generations, versions and bodies. Obviously the cheapest correspond to first generation models, at the end of the 90s. Their prices start at figures close to 500 euros, for diesel mechanics models with more than 200 thousand kilometers accumulated. The Km 0 offer is much smaller with prices that start at figures close to 40.000 euros.

Rivals of the Audi A4

Audi Avant A4

Although sedans have lost much of their market share, premium D-segment survives better than mainstream models. This encourages brands to keep fighting for their piece of the pie. For this reason the Audi A4 has a good assortment of enemies to stand up to. models like the Jaguar XE, BMW Serie 3, Mercedes C-Class and Alfa Romeo Giulia They are the greatest rivals. A contest where the A4 is very well placed.

Highlight

  • ride comfort
  • internal quality
  • well arranged controls

To improve

  • little sportsmanship
  • High price
  • S-tronic gearbox

Audi A4 prices

The many qualities of the A4 mean a high price at checkout. Its premium category status doesn't come cheap. The starting price of the Audi A4 is 46.060 euros, without offers and promotions, for a saloon unit with Advance trim and 35 TFSI engine with S tronic automatic transmission. On the opposite side of the scale is the 4 horsepower, all-wheel drive RS 450 Avant. Its price is announced from 105.120 euros, without offers or promotions.

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