Audi A4
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Audi, the German carmaker of international reputation, is acknowledged for developing lavish cars with catchy design, fantastic interior and solid performance. It launched A4 sedan in India in mid 2008. The sedan fulfilled a range of pre-imagined concepts of its users with its two powerful engine options and good mileage. For people of classy vehicles, it is a very good companion.
Design and Interior
The car is known for its remarkable road presence. The durable single frame radiator grille, with four overlapping rings (Audi's symbol) and stylish bi-xenon headlamps enhance the look of front end of this vehicle. The solid wheel arches provide additional width to the car and support to its dynamic carriage. In the rear end, it flaunts a spoiler and wrap-around tail lights. The sedan stands out from the crowd for the amazing finish in its look. It is one of the leading cars in the subject of glamour and comfort.
Cabin of the sedan is made of smooth leather surfaces and soft touch materials. There is ambient lighting in the cabin that graces the limit of glamour. Seats of this care are well-structured and covered with quality leather. A driver-tilted LCD is positioned on the top of the stylish device sheet, which gets a smooth wooden trim. Besides audio information, the small LCD located between tachometer and speedometer exhibits information about routing, when the driver selects route assistance.
Variants and Price
There are two variants of Audi A4 sedan, 3.2 FSI (petrol) and 2.0 TDI (diesel). The petrol model of the automobile is priced at Rs 36 Lakh (approx), while the diesel variant could be possessed for Rs 29 Lakh (approx).
Engine
Audi A4 sedan has a 3.2 FSI tiptronic Quattro engine, which delivers a power of 265 PS @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 330 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.
Safety
Safety features available in the car are Electronic Stability Program (ESP), with traction control and Antilock Braking System (ABS). The car also features dual stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, to protect the passengers from the impact of collision in the event of accidents.
Technical Specifications
Design and Interior
The car is known for its remarkable road presence. The durable single frame radiator grille, with four overlapping rings (Audi's symbol) and stylish bi-xenon headlamps enhance the look of front end of this vehicle. The solid wheel arches provide additional width to the car and support to its dynamic carriage. In the rear end, it flaunts a spoiler and wrap-around tail lights. The sedan stands out from the crowd for the amazing finish in its look. It is one of the leading cars in the subject of glamour and comfort.
Cabin of the sedan is made of smooth leather surfaces and soft touch materials. There is ambient lighting in the cabin that graces the limit of glamour. Seats of this care are well-structured and covered with quality leather. A driver-tilted LCD is positioned on the top of the stylish device sheet, which gets a smooth wooden trim. Besides audio information, the small LCD located between tachometer and speedometer exhibits information about routing, when the driver selects route assistance.
Variants and Price
There are two variants of Audi A4 sedan, 3.2 FSI (petrol) and 2.0 TDI (diesel). The petrol model of the automobile is priced at Rs 36 Lakh (approx), while the diesel variant could be possessed for Rs 29 Lakh (approx).
Engine
Audi A4 sedan has a 3.2 FSI tiptronic Quattro engine, which delivers a power of 265 PS @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 330 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.
Safety
Safety features available in the car are Electronic Stability Program (ESP), with traction control and Antilock Braking System (ABS). The car also features dual stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, to protect the passengers from the impact of collision in the event of accidents.
Technical Specifications
| A4 2.0 T Specifications |
| Model Configuration |
| 200 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and FrontTrak front-wheel drive |
| 200 hp with Audi multitronic™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and FrontTrak® front-wheel drive |
| 200 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive |
| 200 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® and quattro all-wheel drive |
| Engine |
| Turbocharged DOHC inline 2.0 liter 4-cylinder with FSI® Direct Injection, variable valve timing and intake manifold Displacement: 2.0 liters (121.06 cu. in.) Bore: 3.25 in. stroke: 3.65 in. Compression ratio: 10.5:1 Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm |
| Performance |
| 0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1 (FrontTrak manual models), 7.3 (multitronic CVT with FrontTrak and 6-speed manual with quattro), 7.5 (6-speed Tiptronic with quattro) Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: multitronic: 24/32 manual, FrontTrak: 23/34 manual, quattro: 22/31 Tiptronic: 22/30 |
| Chassis/Technical |
| Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection |
| Front dynamic suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged) |
| Rear dynamic suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged) |
| Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0) |
| Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive steering; turning circle: 36.4 ft. |
| Curb weight (lbs.): multitronic, FrontTrak: 3450 manual, FrontTrak: 3428 manual, quattro: 3549 Tiptronic, quattro: 3660 |
| Capacities: Engine oil (quarts): 6.3 Fuel tank, FrontTrak (gallons): 18.5 Fuel tank, quattro (gallons): 16.6 |
| A4 3.2 Specifications |
| Model Configuration |
| 255 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive |
| 255 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and quattro all-wheel drive |
| 255 hp with Audi multitronic™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and FrontTrak® front-wheel drive |
| Engine |
| DOHC aluminum 90-degree 3.2 V6 with FSI Direct Injection, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold Displacement: 3.2 liters (190.57 cu. in.) Bore: 3.33 in. stroke: 3.65 in. Compression ratio: 12.5:1 Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Performance |
0-60 mph in seconds: 6.7 Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: Tiptronic, quattro: 19/26 mpg manual, quattro: n/a multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a |
| Chassis/Technical |
Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection Front dynamic suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged) Rear dynamic suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged) Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0) Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive steering; turning circle: 36.4 ft. Curb weight (lbs.): Tiptronic, quattro: 3748 manual, quattro: n/a multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a |
| Capacities: |
Engine oil (quarts): 6.3 Fuel tank, quattro (gallons): 16.6 |
Features
| Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield | S | S |
| Power outside mirrors with defog feature, painted in body color | S | S |
| Aluminum trim around side windows | S | S |
| Aerodynamic ellipsoid halogen projector headlights with variable focus reflectors, integrated low beam and high beam tubes, polycarbonate covers | S | S |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | S | S |
| Foglights: 2 front, 1 rear | S | S |
| Side indicator lights located in front fenders | S | S |
| Safety | ||
| Anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic Brake Assist and disk wiping feature | S | S |
| Sideguard™ head protection airbags for front and rear occupants* | S | S |
| Driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual-threshold airbag supplemental restraints with occupant sensors* | S | S |
| Driver and front passenger seat mounted chest side airbags* | S | S |
| Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limiters | S | S |
| 3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning | S | S |
| Front passenger and rear safety belts with convertible locking retractors | S | S |
| Active driver and front passenger head restraints | S | S |
| 3 rear head restraints | S | S |
| Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbag deploys | S | S |
| First Aid kit located in rear center armrest | S | S |
| Lower Anchorage and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats | S | S |
| Child safety rear door locks | S | S |
| Reflectors in rear of all doors | S | S |
| Automatic door locking at 8 mph | S | S |
| Interior Comfort and Convenience | ||
| 12-way sporty power driver seat (manual front passenger) including front driver/passenger 4-way electric lumbar adjustment and adjustable head restraints | S | n/a |
| 12-way power front (driver and passenger) seats including front driver/passenger 4-way electric lumbar adjustment and adjustable head restraints | O | S |
| 60/40 split-fold rear seat | S | S |
| Cloth seat upholstery | S | n/a |
| Leather seating surfaces | O | S |
| Aluminum inlays on dashboard, in center console around shift knob, and in door panels | S | n/a |
| Wood inlays on dashboard, in center console around shift knob, and in door panels | n/a | S |
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel | S | S |
| Manually adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering column | S | S |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob (Tiptronic and multitronic models), shift boot (manual models) and hand brake lever | S | S |
| Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration features | S | S |
| Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off feature | S | S |
| Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening, panic function, interior lights and alarm system activation control integrated in folding ignition key | S | S |
| Automatic door locking at 8 mph | S | S |
| Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illumination | S | S |
| Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic activation when key is withdrawn from ignition | S | S |
| Fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with sun sensor and activated charcoal filter | S | S |
| Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignition | S | S |
| Remote power trunk release button located in driver's door | S | S |
| Power windows with power retention, "one touch up," "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windows | S | S |
| Power fuel door release | S | S |
| Folding driver and front passenger front center armrest with adjustable height | S | S |
| Full-length center console with storage area, 2 built-in cupholders and power outlets | S | S |
| Folding rear center armrest with cupholders and First Aid kit | S | S |
| 4 tie-down eyelets and flexible luggage net in trunk | S | S |
| Power outlet in trunk | S | S |
| Seating capacity: 5 passengers | S | S |
| Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Total: 103.5 | S | S |
| Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Front: 50.7 | S | S |
| Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Rear: 39.4 | S | S |
| Luggage volume (EPA, cu. ft.) 13.4 | S | S |
| Wheels | ||
| 16-inch 5-spoke grooved design cast alloy wheels with 215/55 all-season tires | S | n/a |
| 17-inch 5 double-spoke cast alloy wheels with 235/45 all-season tires | O | S |
| Full-size spare | S | S |
| Audio Components | ||
| Audi symphony II AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, cassette player, Radio Data system (RDS) and Graduated Audio Level Adjustment (GALA) | S | S |
| Satellite radio preparation for both XM® and Sirius®* | S | S |
| 10-speaker sound system including subwoofer and center fill speaker | S | S |
| Electronics/Instrumentation | ||
| Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control including tachometer, electronic speedometer, odometer, voltmeter, digital clock with date, service interval indicator; fuel and coolant temperature gauges | S | S |
| Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light | S | S |
| Owner Protection Program* | ||
| 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty | S | S |
| 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation | S | S |
| Audi AdvantageSM | ||
| 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenance | S | S |
| Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years* | S | |
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