Overview
In a world of automotive extroverts, the 2024 Audi A4, like its A6 and A8 sedan brethren, is the sturdy, silent kind. It might lack the pomp and adornment of some opponents, nevertheless it’s obtained confidence and a well-appointed model all its personal. That stands for its dynamic aptitude, too; it’s a premium sedan first, however received’t go away you wanting when the need for slightly enjoyable arises. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engines have sufficient muscle to maintain issues attention-grabbing, and commonplace all-wheel drive and taut suspension tuning deliver balanced dealing with and foul-weather grip. The inside takes the strong-silent-type factor to coronary heart, and though rigorously assembled with premium supplies and a focus to element, a bit extra playful model would possibly lighten the temper. Certainly, the identical might be mentioned of the considerably staid exterior styling. However whereas opponents just like the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Genesis G70, and to a lesser extent the Mercedes-Benz C-class, proceed to steer with their seems and comply with with extra driver engagement, the A4 continues to ship its personal model of quietly expressed high quality, a uncommon attribute within the at the moment’s market.
What’s New for 2024?
The A4’s commonplace gear roster grows for 2024 with the inclusion of adaptive cruise management, lane-keeping help, parking help, and a heated steering wheel; all fashions apart from the bottom A4 40 get distant engine begin performance through the myAudi app. The Navigation bundle provides site visitors signal recognition, which additionally prompts Predictive adaptive cruise management. Within the model division, Arkona White replaces Ibis White throughout the A4 lineup and Progressive Purple metallic, out there on the A4 45 and S4 fashions, replaces Tango Purple metallic.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
The bottom Premium trims are up $1100 for the 40 and $1000 for the 45, however pricing for the remainder of the 2024 lineup stays unchanged. Offsetting that markup is the new-for-2024 inclusion of adaptive cruise management, lane-keeping help, parking help and a heated steering wheel as commonplace gear. Nonetheless, the mid-range Premium Plus trim is smart because it bundles collectively
18-inch wheels, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a prime view digital camera system, a reconfigurable digital gauge show, a wi-fi charging pad, reminiscence settings for the driving force’s seat, blind-spot monitoring, and distant engine begin performance through the myAudi app. We would counsel the extra highly effective 45 powertrain—it makes 60 extra horsepower than the 40—and it is a comparatively cheap $1600 improve.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
Audi presents the A4 in two strengths: 40 and 45. Each are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 12-volt hybrid system and all-wheel drive; the 40 makes 201 horsepower, whereas the 45 ups the output to 261. Though we would love a six-speed handbook, a seven-speed dual-clutch automated is the one transmission. The well-equipped A4 45 we drove scooted to 60 mph in a speedy 4.8 seconds, and the automated shuffled gears shortly and easily. Exact steering, well-controlled physique motions, and powerful roadholding mix to make the A4 a pointy, if not class-defining, handler. Equally as spectacular is its damping, which instinctively treads the road between consolation and sharp reflexes with balanced outcomes. Steering really feel, so necessary in a sedan with sporting overtones, is subdued at decrease speeds and on the freeway. Nevertheless, nearly as if by magic, the steering turns into pleasantly communicative if you push the automotive on twisty roads.
Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG
The Audi A4 40 is EPA-rated for 26 mpg metropolis and 35 mpg freeway. That’s really a slight enchancment of two mpg in each measures over the 2023 model. The official A4 45 numbers aren’t in but, however we count on them to match or fall inside 1 mpg of the 40 in every metric. That mentioned, the final A4 45 model we ran on our 75-mph freeway fuel-economy route, which is a part of our intensive testing routine, returned a stable 33 mpg. For extra details about the A3’s gas economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
Like a lot of the present Audi lineup, the A4 blends up to date design cues with sharp expertise and high quality supplies to create a clear, useful upscale cabin surroundings. Most controls and switches are positioned for straightforward entry and function with a satisfying tactile really feel. The A4 does a commendable job of carving out passenger area from its comparatively compact footprint. Rear seating is spacious, with 35.7 inches of legroom, and a normal sunroof contributes to the ethereal feeling. Storage bins and cubbies are on the small aspect, nonetheless, however the trunk presents 12 cubic ft, which is about common for the category. We managed to cram 5 carry-on suitcases into the trunk, and the A4’s again seat folds in a helpful 40/20/40 break up, making it simple to accommodate longer gadgets reminiscent of fishing poles and skis. As with lots of the sedans within the entry-luxury class, the A4 is accommodating however not capacious; select the A4 Allroad wagon when you want extra plentiful cargo area.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The A4’s infotainment system consists of a ten.1-inch touchscreen with wonderful picture high quality. For 2024, all A4 45 fashions get distant begin performance through the myAudi app.
All A4 fashions on the Premium Plus trim degree profit from an out there Navigation bundle (commonplace on Status Trim) that now consists of site visitors signal recognition which is built-in into the adaptive cruise management. Extra commonplace options are beneficiant and embody Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB ports, and voice command. SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, and in-car Wi-Fi are included in numerous possibility packages, as is a extra highly effective Bang & Olufsen audio system with 19 audio system. A cool digital gauge show that Audi calls Digital Cockpit is non-compulsory, and we extremely suggest it.
Security and Driver-Help Options
Audi has considerably upped the A4’s commonplace security content material and driver-assistance options for 2024, making adaptive cruise management, lane-keeping help and parking help commonplace. Beforehand solely out there on pricey higher trim ranges, they add a brand new layer to the A4’s worth. For extra details about the A4’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:
- Normal adaptive cruise management
- Normal automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning
- Normal lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Audi’s guarantee protection is strictly common amongst luxurious manufacturers, and it presents no complimentary scheduled upkeep protection, not like BMW.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
Specs
2021 Audi A4 45 TFSI Quattro
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED
$53,840 (base value: $41,945)
ENGINE TYPE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct gas injection
Displacement
121 in3, 1984 cm3
Energy
261 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automated
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 13.3-in vented disc/13.0-in vented disc
Tires: Continental SportContact 6, 245/35R-19 93Y RO2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 111.0 in
Size: 187.5 in
Width: 72.7 in
Top: 56.2 in
Passenger quantity: 92 ft3
Trunk quantity: 12 ft3
Curb weight: 3705 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.8 sec
100 mph: 12.9 sec
120 mph: 20.7 sec
Rolling begin, 5–60 mph: 5.6 sec
Prime gear, 30–50 mph: 2.8 sec
Prime gear, 50–70 mph: 3.7 sec
1/4 mile: 13.5 sec @ 102 mph
Prime velocity (governor restricted): 126 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 149 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 304 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.97 g
Standing-start accel occasions omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 26 mpg
75-mph freeway driving: 33 mpg
Freeway vary: 500 miles
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/metropolis/freeway: 27/24/31 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
Extra Options and Specs