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2009 Audi A4 Full Review
Date Published: 5/14/08
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2009 Audi A4 Sneak Peek
The 2009 Audi A4 is redesigned, growing larger and gaining more power. Audi's top-selling car line features sedans and Avant wagons. Sedans will be powered by either a 3.2-liter V6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 211 hp. The 4-cylinder is available with either front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or all-wheel drive, which comes with either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The 3.2-liter V6 makes 265 hp and is mated to a 6-speed automatic. Audi's quattro all-wheel drive is standard on Avant wagons and 3.2 sedans. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, rear side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Other available features include a navigation system; Audi's MMI control for audio, climate, and other functions; a self-opening trunklid; Audi Drive Select, which allows the driver to customize steering and suspension settings; keyless entry and starting (with in-key storage for service information); and a rearview camera. We have not yet tested the 2009 Audi A4.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Compact Cars are similar in size but more expensive than Compact Cars. Premium Compacts have more standard equipment and an upscale image when compared to Compact Cars.

Our Best Buys in the Premium Compact Car class are the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. Our Recommended picks are the Acura TSX and Audi A3.

New or significantly redesigned is the BMW 3-Series.
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2009 Audi A4 Road Test
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration

Unknown Class Average
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Fuel Economy

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Ride Quality

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Steering/Handling/Braking

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Quietness

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Controls

Unknown Class Average
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Details

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Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Unknown Class Average
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Room/Comfort (rear)

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Cargo Room

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Value within Class

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Total Score

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Scores for all Premium Compact Cars

Low Score
61
Average Score
N/A
High Score
72
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2009 Audi A4 Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 03/12/2008
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Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
No factory options.
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2009 Audi A4 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification Audi A4 4-door sedan Audi A4 4-door wagon Audi A4 2-door convertible
Wheelbase, in. 110.6 104.3 104.5
Overall Length, in. 185.2 180.6 180.0
Overall Width, in. 71.9 76.3 75.0
Overall Height, in. 56.2 56.2 54.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 3428 3671 3682
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 16.9 50.5 10.2
Standard Payload, lbs. -- -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 16.9 16.6 18.5
Seating Capacity 5 5 4
Front Head Room, in. 40.0 38.4 38.0
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.3 41.3 41.3
Rear Head Room, in. 37.5 37.6 36.3
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 34.3 34.3 32.4
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
  Turbocharged dohc I4 dohc V6
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.0 /121 3.2 /195
Horsepower @ rpm. 211 @ 5300 265 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 258 @ 1500 243 @ 3000
Availability Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
   
6-speed manual NA/NA --/--
6-speed automatic NA/NA NA/NA
CVT automatic NA/NA --/--
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built in: Germany
Drivewheels: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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