Audi A4 1996 Avant Estate car

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.

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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 1300 €. 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.

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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 16 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1996 - 1999 prices). Despite of price above average Audi A4 quality is not so good (see below), so this Audi may not be the best choice for this price.