2001 Audi A4: Overview
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2001 Audi A4 ▼
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- MSRP: $24,540 -$40,500
- Invoice: $21,840 -$36,199
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Pros
- Acceleration (S4)
- Ride
- Handling
- Build quality
Cons
- Rear-seat room
- Ride (S4 or with Sport Pkg.)
Vehicle Highlights
A redesigned 2002 A4 bows this fall with new styling and an available 220-hp 3.0-liter V6. Meanwhile, Audi's lowest-priced line finishes its 2001 run with sedans and Avant wagons in turbo-4-cyl 1.8T form, V6 2.8 models, and high-performance twin-turbo V6 S4 versions. Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive is standard on Avants and S4s, optional on the others in place of front-wheel drive with traction control. All offer manual or automatic transmission and have standard curtain side airbags. All but 1.8T offer a navigation system.
COMPETITION
This hotly contested segment has a clear benchmark; it is the Acura TL (and its 2-door cousin Acura CL). The TL succeeds in blending comfort, style, luxury, and sport into an efficient package at an affordable price. If you are leaning more toward the luxury scale, the Lexus ES 300 might be a more practical purchase.
We also recommend the sporty and Euro-flavored Audi A6, the comfortable Buick Park Avenue, the affordable and fast Infiniti I30.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 1.8T sdn, man. Rating | Premium Compact Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 5.6 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ride Quality | 7 | 5.3 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | 6.6 |
| Quietness | 5 | 5.2 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.5 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 6 | 5.7 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | 3.5 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 3.5 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 4 |
| Total Score: | 53 | 51.3 |
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