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2020 Audi A4

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3.5 (Good)

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2020 40 Premium 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan
most popular
Price:   -  From $37,400
2020 45 Premium 4dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Sedan Price:   -  From $40,900
2020 Allroad 2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Wagon Price:   -  From $44,600
2020 S4 3.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan Price:   -  From $49,900

Overview

What's New

The 2020 Audi A4 returns with new infotainment, a revamped exterior, and a mission to prove sedans aren’t dead. The first of those may be the most significant, as the A4 debuts a faster infotainment system with a generous 10.1-inch touchscreen.

The exterior design remains conservative overall, but pinched headlights and sharp creases add some flair to the A4’s profile. It also adds standard LED headlights.

Choosing Your Audi A4

The A4 comes in three trims: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Sedans are the default, but the A4 is also available as the A4 allroad wagon for an extra $6,700 (or $7,200 in Premium trim).

Prices start at $38,395 including destination for a Premium sedan and extend up to $54,645 for the A4 allroad Prestige.

Engine Choices

The A4 is available with two engines, both using four cylinders and a turbocharger. The sedan is available with either, with the 45 TFSI costing $3,000 or $3,500 more than the base 40 TFSI, depending on the trim. The A4 allroad is only available with the 45 TFSI engine.

Engine TypeHorsepowerTorqueFuel Economy (Combined)
2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder 40 TFSI188 hp236 lb-ft30 mpg
2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder 45 TFSI385 hp273 lb-ft27 mpg

Choosing between the two may come down to climate – the base engine comes with front-wheel drive cars, while quattro all-wheel-drive models get the extra power. This means the A4 allroad is only available with AWD.

Both engines use a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive models are heavier, but the extra power pays off in a 0-60 mph sprint of 5.6 seconds.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

All A4 models seat five. Passenger space is good, with a healthy amount of leg and headroom in the second row.

Cargo capacity in the sedan is average for the class at 12 cubic feet. The A4 allroad fares better with 24.2 cu ft behind the seats, or 58.5 with the bench folded.

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Safety Features

The A4 – like much of Audi’s lineup – makes safety a priority. Automatic emergency braking is standard alongside forward collision warning and automatic high beams.

The Premium Plus further includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors. The Prestige leads the way with lane-keeping assist, a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, and an automated parking system.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available on the base Premium model through the Convenience Package ($1,500) among other features. The Premium Plus can be had with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist via the Driver Assistance Package ($1,500).

The A4 carries a five-star overall safety rating with the NHTSA.

Connectivity

The A4’s new infotainment system does away with last year’s console-mounted control knob. Taking its place is a 10.1-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple and Android smartphones. Audi says the new system will respond to natural voice commands.

The Premium Plus includes Audi's virtual cockpit plus system, which includes a 12.3-inch driver gauge cluster, along with a wireless charging pad, rear USB ports, and satellite radio. The Prestige also features standard navigation and a head-up display.

Navigation is a $1,600 option on the Premium Plus.

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Premium - From $38,395

The A4 Premium starts at thousands less than rivals like the BMW 3-Series, but you wouldn’t know it from the features list. Leather upholstery comes standard, as do heated and power front seats, three-zone climate control, and a power sunroof. The new exterior has LED lights at both ends along with 17-inch alloy wheels.

Only one substantial package is available at this trim, and it'll likely be a popular one. The Convenience Package ($1,500) includes keyless entry, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, heated side mirrors, satellite radio, and memory settings for the mirrors and driver’s seat.

Premium Plus - From $41,995

The Premium Plus trim gets 18-inch wheels included, complementing flashier LED headlights. The side mirrors now feature auto-dimming and power-folding functionality. The driver gets an upgraded instrument cluster, memory settings for the driver’s seat, and a leatherette-covered console.

Spirited drivers should look to the Sport Package ($750), which lowers the suspension and swaps in sport seats upfront. Standalone options include ventilated front sport seats ($800) and a 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system ($950).

Prestige - From $47,945

As the king of the A4 range, the Prestige trim comes with navigation and all the safety tech baked in. The Bang and Olufsen audio system are standard, along with a surround-view camera, a head-up display, ambient lighting, and dual pane acoustic glass for the front side windows.

The Cold Weather Package ($600) bundles a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and all-weather floor mats.

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CarsDirect Tip

Our favorite 2020 Audi A4 is the base Premium trim, in either sedan or A4 allroad form. It comes with standard features that pricier rivals can’t match.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Strong engines
  • Excellent infotainment
  • Alluring wagon
Cons
  • Not fuel efficient
  • Conservative design
  • Challenging interfaces
Expert Rating
3.5 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Standard safety tech. The 2020 Audi A4 scores high marks in all matters of safety, achieving top crash-test performance along with its standard collision-avoidance technology. It carries a five-star overall safety rating with the NHTSA and aced all of the IIHS' crash tests.

Every A4 comes with automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and forward collision warning. The options list includes a surround-view camera system, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and much more.

Evolutionary styling changes. You'll have to look closely, but the A4 and A4 all-road are updated for the 2020 model year. New headlight and taillight designs, as well as a more pronounced shield-style grille, are among the changes of note. New lights impart aggressiveness, while the wheel wells are more distinct than before.

The cleaner lines only enhance this model's conservative look. For better or for worse, the A4 looks a lot like nearly every other Audi car model, as such is the uniformity of brand styling.

Strong engines. Unlike BMW and Mercedes-Benz with rear-wheel-drive platforms and available all-wheel drive, the Audi A4 offers standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. The A4 utilizes the company's MLB platform, which brings a longitudinal engine layout, available quattro all-wheel drive, and a Torsen center-locking differential.

Powering the A4 is one of two versions of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The base engine is only available with FWD and produces 188 hp, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. Upgrade to AWD and the engine produces 248 hp and goes from 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. The allroad is slightly slower due to added weight.


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Audi utilizes a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. On occasion, we noticed that the transmission drops a gear at low speeds, otherwise, it does little to detract from the A4's stellar acceleration.

Engaging handling, especially with the wonderful quattro AWD system, and a comfortable ride are two attributes of both the sedan and the wagon. The all-road sits slightly closer to the ground and is designed for hard pavement purposes and isn't for off-road duty.

Wide-range of high-tech options. We laud Audi for its tech features, beginning with its clear and crisp 10.1-inch touchscreen display. You'll also find a 10-speaker audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility.

Move up to the Premium Plus trim and Audi adds a virtual cockpit, which represents a 12.3-inch customizable instrument panel display. The middle trim also features wireless charging and satellite radio. The range-topping Prestige trim brings in navigation and a 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Audi A4 with the quattro AWD system is our pick, an ideal manager of the boosted performance from the four-cylinder engine.

In terms of the competition, the BMW 2-Series is available with a more powerful engine and a convertible body style. The Genesis G70 comes with more standard safety features and costs less. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in several AMG versions that offer a lot more horsepower.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 188 HP / 236 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 7-spd S tronic auto-shift man w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
27 / 35 / 31 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 188 HP / 236 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
27 / 35 / 31 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.3 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$58
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
12.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
187.5 "
Exterior Width
72.7 "
Exterior Height
56.2 " / 55.3 "
Front Headroom
37.3 "
Rear Headroom
37.4 "
Front Legroom
41.3 "
Rear Legroom
35.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,417 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
19.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 17.0 " Polished W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger
Bumpers
Body-colored With Metal-look Insert
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket / Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / 10-way (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / 10-way (8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power) / 10-way (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan / Clock / Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
10 / 19 Bang & Olufsen
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Audi Pre Sense Basic Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Audi Side Assist Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Traffic Jam Assist Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Audi Pre Sense City Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High Beam Assist (hba) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear / Audi Park Assist Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer Iii
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles

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