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AUDI A4 (2004-CURRENT)
We Say...
Knowing that BMW always is the goal post for any luxury compact car, Audi rushed a re-design of their A4 in 2004. The result is a mix of new and old. New is the rather odd horseshoe grille and CVT transmission. Old is the astounding build quality and gravitas. Diesel option is pricey, but unique and the one to have.
Getting closer and closer to the BMW 3 Series.
Not as radical as we'd hope (diesel aside).

Last Updated: November.08.2006
Ownership 1.8T Quattro 1.8T 2.0 TDI 2.0 / Premium
Price P 3,230,000 P 3,030,000 P 2,790,000 P 2,590,000
P 2,690,000 (Premium)
Vehicle Classification Luxury Car
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 1.8 DOHC 20V I4 1.8 DOHC 20V I4 2.0 DOHC 20V I4 2.0 DOHC 20V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 160 @ 5700 160 @ 5700 138 @ 4000 150 @ 5700
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 225 @ 1950-4700 225 @ 1950-4700 320 @ 1750-2500 195 @ 3300
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~ Diesel Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Direct Injection / T Direct Injection / T Common Rail / NA EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 7.85 (mfg). 11.90 (mfg.) 12.04 (mfg.) 12.5 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed MT CVT CVT CVT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4586 4586 4586 4586
Width (mm) 1772 1772 1772 1772
Height (mm) 1427 1427 1427 1427
Wheelbase (mm) 2648 2648 2648 2548
Curb Weight (kg) 1470 1430 1470 1390
Body Type 4-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/F F/F F/F
Seating 5 5 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Solid Disc Solid Disc Solid Disc
Tires 255/40 R 18 (f & r) 215/45 R 17 (f & r) 205/55 R 16 (f & r) 205/55 R 16 (f &r)
Wheels Alloy 18 x 8.5 (f & r) Alloy 17 x 7.5 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist
Traction / Stability Control Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Other Safety Features Rear parking sensors Rear parking sensors Rear parking sensors None
2.0 Premium
Rear parking sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features 1.8T
Plus: none		 Chrome exhaust tip (dual) 2.0 Premium
Plus: none		 Chrome exhaust tip
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f) Manual Manual
Seating Surface Leather Leather Leather Leather
2.0 Premium
Leather
Other Interior Features 2.0T
Plus: carbon fiber accents		 2.0 TDI
Plus: none		 2.0 Premium
Plus: none		 Aluminum accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors
Climate Control Auto, dual Auto, dual Auto, dual Manual
2.0 Premium
Auto, dual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc with 7 speakers Stereo/6-disc with 7 speakers Stereo/6-disc with 6 speakers Stereo/CD with 6 speakers
2.0 Premium
Stereo/6-disc with 6 speakers
Other Convenience Features 2.0T
Plus: none		 2.0 TDI
Plus: none		 2.0 Premium
Plus: none		 On-board computer (mileage, range, settings, temperature); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating **** *** **** **
More Information Drive, Audi A4 2.0 Multitronic
Front, Audi A4 1.8T Quattro M/T

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