The 4th Generation B8 Audi A4 was introduced in 2008. The 4th Generation A4 is a front engine rear/four wheel drive subcompact luxury sedan. The 4th Generation A4 is based on the Audis MLP platform that underpins many other cars in Audis Range of Vehicles. The 4th Generation A4 is available in 8 models 1.8TFSI, 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 FSI, S4, RS4 (Avant only) , 2.0 TDI, 2.7 TDI and 3.0 TDI. The 4th Generation A4 is also available in 2 body styles 4-door saloon and 5-door Avant (estate). The Audi A4 4TH Generation lasted in production for eight years. The 4th Generation Audi A4 was available to purchase during the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and the year 2017. The Audi A4 is available in 1 variant Premium. The 4th Generation Audi A4 received a facelift in 2011 that introduced a series of cosmetic changes and upgrades. The price of the 4th Generation Audi A4 was fairly competitive when compared to other cars in the same class.
Exterior
The exterior of the 4th Generation Audi A4 features a familiar Audi design language. The front end houses sleek narrow side swept headlights with daytime LED running lights, a large trapezium grille, and dual standard circular fog lights. The rear end houses sharp narrow trapezium styled side swept LED taillights and dual exhaust tips. The 4th Generation A4 features a slightly different and sportier design language. The front end houses a wider front bumper with larger intakes, a sports exhaust system at the rear and S badging all around the exterior and interior of the car. The RS4 Avant features an even more aggressive and sportier design language. The front and houses a larger front bumper with a larger front air intake, flanked by large dual air intakes with aluminum accents, a dual circular sports exhaust system, and a rear diffuser. The Avant variant of the Audi A4 features identical styling to the saloon apart from being longer to accommodate the rear tailgate. The facelift variant of the Audi A4 introduced a series of cosmetic changes. The front end houses slimmer narrow side swept headlights with tube inserts, a larger front hexagon grille and new taillights with a tube inserts as well. Options include a choice between 2 different rims. The overall exterior of the 4th Generation Audi A4 features a fairly distinctive and familiar Audi design language that allows it to stand out amongst other cars in its class.
Interior
The interior of the 4th Generation Audi A4 features the classic Audi design language. It compromises of aluminum paneling. The front and rear seats are covered in a choice of black, beige, gray or brown leather. Standard features include heated and power door mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, multifunction steering wheel, automatic climate control, 8-way power front seats, ambient LED interior lighting, rain sensing windscreen wipers, traction control and stability control. Options include a rear spoiler, auto-dimming door mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, satellite navigation, a choice between dark brown walnut and fine grain ash wood trim, heated front seats, rear side airbags, Audi guard all weather floor mats and 3-zone climate control. The overall interior of the 4th Generation Audi A4 features a very good amount of interior space in both the front and rear for a sedan of its exterior dimensions. It also offers a great level of comfort and interior refinement thanks to its Luxurious interior attention to detail engineering.
Engine
Engine
(1.8 TFSI) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
(2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4
(3.2 FSI) 3.2 Liter V6
(S4) 3.0 Liter Supercharged V6
(RS4) 4.2 Liter V8
(2.0 TDI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel
(2.7 TDI) 2.7 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel
(3.0 TDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic S Tronic
8-Speed Automatic Multitronic
Mileage
The Audi A4 4th Generation can achieve an average of between 7KM/L to 14KM/L making for an estimated driving range of between 385KM to 770KM from the sedans 55-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the 4th Generation Audi A4 are the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XE, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Specifications
(1.8 TFSI) 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 158bhp@4500-6200RPM
(2.0 TFSI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 208bhp@4300-6000RPM
(3.2 FSI) 3.2 Liter V6 261bhp@6500RPM
(S4) 3.0 Liter Supercharged V6 328bhp@5500-7000RPM
(RS4) 4.2 Liter V8 443bhp@7300RPM
(2.0 TDI) 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4 Diesel 118bhp@4200RPM
(2.7 TDI) 2.7 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel 187bhp@4500-4000RPM
(3.0 TDI) 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel 237bhp@4000-4400RPM