Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car
Cheap car parts. For a long time there was no expensive repairs.
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This generation of Audi A4 Avant has been produced from March, 1996 to December, 1999. We can provide information about 28 modifications of this generation. 1996 Audi A4 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (9 versions) and front wheel drive (19 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).
This Audi is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.8 litres and power of from 101 to 193 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.5 litres and power of from 90 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (17 versions), as well as automatic (11 versions) gearbox.
Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.9 to 10.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.3 to 8.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car petrol engine version is Audi A4 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo, consuming 7.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car diesel - Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Audi A4 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +3% for petrol engines and +4% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Audi A4 modification.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.4 seconds has Audi A4 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro version, conversely the tardiest one is Audi A4 Avant 1.6 reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 236 km/h for the 2.8 petrol 6-cylinder 193 hp version (Audi A4 Avant 2.8 5V).
Lenght of Audi A4 is 448 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Audi A4 is about 3 cm longer than Ford Focus estate car / wagon, but 4 cm shorter than Opel Astra estate car / wagon. Audi A4 gross weight is from 1750 to 2100 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 13 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Audi A4 trunk space is 390 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1270 litres.
This Audi is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1200 €. According to user reviews, average Audi A4 repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Audi A4 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.17 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Audi A4 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Audi A4 prices and costs.
In user reviews Audi A4 received average grade 7.5 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. 88% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Audi A4 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Audi A4 1997 1.6i
Jan 1997 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6
Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo
Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI
Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 | 2.6 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 | 2.6 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 | 2.6 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V
Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4
Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A4 safety
During safety testing Audi A4 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got two stars.
Audi A4 prices
Audi A4 1996 - 1999 estate car price in Latvia is from 600 € to 2000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Audi A4 price is very high - Audi A4 is approximately for 6 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1996 - 1999 prices).
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Audi A4 1999 price | 1000 € | 1400 € | 2000 € | |
Audi A4 1998 price | 600 € | 1200 € | 1900 € | |
Audi A4 1997 price | 800 € | 1100 € | 1500 € | |
Audi A4 1996 price | 600 € | 1000 € | 1500 € |
Audi A4 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Audi A4? Users calculated Audi A4 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.17 € cost per one kilometer.
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Audi A4 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Audi A4 reliability is little below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2010 defects were detected in an average of 24.5 percent of Audi A4 of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.1%.
Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car features (options)
Percentage of Audi A4 with corresponding feature (option)
64% Conditioning
63% Adjustable steering wheel
60% Roof bars (railings)
59% Metallic paint
51% Sunroof
20% Heated seats
14% Leather upholstery
12%
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Audi A4 reviews
Total 105 Audi A4 owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 20 years) | Owned for: | 14`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 13.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Flexible, powerful, for its age quite contemporary and stylish, excellent steering, quality at very high levels - as absence of rust, engine works like a clock, suspension quite effectively withstand Latvian roads. Spare parts, compared to other cars, are quite cheap. I am really satisfied with this car
Cons: Fuel consumption and automatic gearbox operation
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 19 years) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 390 € (~ 390 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good daily car for all generations with a classic design doesn't look out of date. Works well on engine and gearbox, an economic one.
Cons: Too small salon for like large car. Sitting is not comfortable in second row. The low roof disturb longer people sit in second line, However, lowering chairs in car can easily transform it for sleeping, creates a smooth surface. Our car had problems with heating in winter. A typical problem for current model - expires rear door window wiper motor.
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 60`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.9 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 50 € (~ 16 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A powerful, there is no problem to overtake. Quiet. Do not rusts. 21 year and is safe to run even now! German quality..
Cons: The front axle suspension is for good roads. Every 2 years some lever to be replaced. Depending on how you go and if you get much through gravel drive.
Purchase year: | 2007 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 30`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 400 € (~ 40 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Quattro. The perfect motion, a good burst of speed. Very stable on ice - if turns, enough to dismiss gas pedal and same straightens course. Still looks pretty decent.
Cons: Not economic for today
Purchase year: | 2006 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1430 € (~ 143 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Cheap car parts. For a long time there was no expensive repairs.
Cons: Automatic gearbox is this cars big problem
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 17 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 60 € (~ 60 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A very good car I love - durable, secure, inexpensive maintenance and reliability.
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 13`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 805 € (~ 402 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good car, if looked after and carrying out timely maintenance
Purchase year: | 2019 (age of car 21 year) | Owned for: | 1 year |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 775 € (~ 775 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Cons: Well, this car is definitely not going, probably because after the previous owners finally drove it, it was pointless
Purchase year: | 2006 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 150 € (~ 15 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Well fastened on road, sensitive steering
Cons: Could be more economical
Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 140`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1070 € (~ 133 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good engine, a good interior, there is no rust
Cons: Too small
Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 14 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 320 € (~ 80 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good, sturdy car
Cons: Some of little space at rear
Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 300 € (~ 75 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Trusted
Cons: At minus 20, quickly cools and slowly warming up!
Purchase year: | 2022 (age of car 23 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 9.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 400 € (~ 400 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfort
Cons: High consumption for non-turbo engine
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 5`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 50 € |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good, reliable car
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 720 € (~ 720 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A reliable car
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 30`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 280 € (~ 93 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good, strong
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 4`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 200 € |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Quattro
Purchase year: | 2009 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 240`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 182 € (~ 45 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 17 years) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2005 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 400`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 935 € (~ 85 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2006 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (10% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 150 € (~ 15 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 80 € (~ 80 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 270 € (~ 135 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 17 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 350 € (~ 116 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2010 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 4.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 14 years) | Owned for: | 80`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.2 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 2600 € (~ 520 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2021 (age of car 24 years) | Owned for: | 18`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2007 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 300`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.7 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1340 € (~ 167 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 35`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.8 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 66 € (~ 66 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 2 years |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 110 € (~ 55 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 3 years |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2011 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 150`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 200 € (~ 50 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend