Audi A4
This generation of Audi A4 Allroad has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 2012 Audi A4 comes with four wheel drive (4x4).
This Audi is available with one petrol engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 211 HP un two diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 177 to 245 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Audi A4 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.2 to 7.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.1 to 6.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Audi A4 petrol engine version is Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro, consuming 7.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Audi A4 diesel - Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro for 100 kilometers consumes 6.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Audi A4 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 28 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +36% for petrol engines and +20% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Audi A4 modification.
Audi A4 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 169 to 170 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 159 to 161 grams per kilometer. From Audi A4 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro which produces an average of 169 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Audi A4 diesels least CO2 distributes Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro - 159 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.2 seconds has Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro version, conversely the tardiest one is Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro reaching this speed only in 8.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 240 km/h for the 3.0 diesel 245 hp version (Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro).
Lenght of Audi A4 is 472 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Audi A4 is about 1 cm longer than Mazda 6 estate car / wagon, but 4 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis estate car / wagon. Audi A4 trunk space is 490 litres.
This Audi is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 17 000 €. According to user reviews, average Audi A4 repair costs are 60 € per year. Users calculated Audi A4 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4400 € cost per year and 0.28 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 44%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 17% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Audi A4 for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Audi A4 in average time of 2 months. Below you will find more detailed information about Audi A4 prices and costs.
In user reviews Audi A4 received average grade 8.5 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (8.1). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 83% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Audi A4 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Audi A4 2012 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 211 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4 | 2.0 Petrol | 211 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (7) |
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds |
3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (7) |
Audi A4 safety
During safety testing Audi A4 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got 75 points from 100.
Audi A4 safety equipment has been rated as good - 75 percents from 100.
Audi A4 prices
Audi A4 2012 - 2015 estate car price in Latvia is from 7500 € to 45000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Audi A4 price is entirely high - Audi A4 is approximately for 27 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2012 - 2015 prices). Audi A4 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Audi could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Audi A4 2016 price | 15 000 € | 17 000 € | 19 500 € | |
Audi A4 2015 price | 12 500 € | 14 000 € | 16 000 € | |
Audi A4 2014 price | 8500 € | 9500 € | 11 500 € | |
Audi A4 2013 price | 8500 € | 9500 € | 10 500 € | |
Audi A4 2012 price | 7500 € | 8500 € | 10 000 € |
Audi A4 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Audi A4? Users calculated Audi A4 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4400 € cost per year and 0.28 € cost per one kilometer.
Audi A4 2012 total costs of ownership calculator
Calculate total cost of ownership of the Audi A4, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.
Audi A4 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Audi A4 reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 12.2 percent of Audi A4 of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 15.1%.
Audi A4 reliability and quality
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Audi A4 features (options)
Percentage of Audi A4 with corresponding feature (option)
89% Rain sensor
87% Conditioning
73% Tire pressure control
68% Metallic paint
60% Bi-xenon lights
50% Xenon headlights
46% Rear parking sensors
22% Adjustable steering wheel
22% Navigation
22% Cruise control
21% Roof bars (railings)
20% Heated seats
20% Front parking sensors
18% Distance control
17% Leather upholstery
15% Dimming mirrors
11%
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Audi A4 reviews
Total 108 Audi A4 owner reviews
Pros: I really like the Audi performance as a whole. I wish there were more people like me who understood that Volvo is not the only car you can buy. The Volvo V60 is like the Audi A4, so drive one and drive the other and you'd have to be a fool not to realise which one rolls! :)
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 3 years) | Owned for | 3`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