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CanadianDriver's New Car Buyer's Guide 2009:
Audi A4

NEW FOR 2009:

Audi A4 2009

Audi A4 2009

Audi A4 2009
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- Redesigned model

For 2009, the Audi A4 has been completely redesigned, with a longer wheelbase, larger dimensions, more interior space and new appearance. The sedan and Avant (wagon) are all-new, while the A4 and S4 cabriolet models are carried over from their 2008 configuration.

The A4 is available with a choice of new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the 2.0T, or with a revised 3.2-litre V6. The sedan is available as the 2.0T in front-wheel drive or with Quattro all-wheel drive, or as the 3.2 with Quattro only. The Avant comes only as the 2.0T Quattro. The front-wheel 2.0T uses a CVT; the 2.0T Quattro sedans use a six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual-shift mode, while the Avant and 3.2 Quattro sedan use the six-speed automatic exclusively.

The A4 cabriolet also comes as the 2.0T in front-wheel drive, and as the 2.0T Quattro, or with the 3.2-litre V6 with Quattro only. The S4 uses a 4.2-litre V8 with six-speed manual or optional six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

Features on the 2.0T FrontTrak sedan include 17-inch alloy wheels, single-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, cruise control, Intelligent Key entry, heated mirrors, heated washer nozzles, sunroof, heated leather seats with eight-way power driver's adjustment, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, rear centre armrest with cupholders, locking illuminated glovebox, multi-function leather-wrapped wheel, CD/MP3 stereo, and satellite radio pre-wiring.

The 2.0T Quattro is similarly equipped.

The 2.0T Quattro Premium adds three-zone automatic climate control, rain- and speed-sensitive wipers, LED daytime running lights, bi-Xenon headlamps, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, chrome side window trim, twelve-way power front seats with memory, and six-CD/MP3 stereo.

The 2.0T Quattro Avant adds music interface with iPod control, and auto-dimming mirror with compass.

The 3.2 Sedan adds garage door opener, Advanced Key with pushbutton start, Audi Side Assist, rear parking assist, colour trip computer, and Bang & Olufsen sound system.

The A4 moves up in size, which gives more rear-seat comfort to passengers who were cramped in the previous model. As before, the A4 features superb fit and finish, responsive steering and great performance, along with the practicality of a wagon for those who need to haul cargo along with passengers.

2009 Audi A4 Specifications:
Type4-door, 5-passenger compact sedan
 4-door, 5-passenger compact wagon
LayoutLongitudinal front engine/front-
  wheel drive/AWD
Engine2.0-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves, 
  turbocharged
 3.2-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves
 4.2-litre V8, DOHC, 40 valves
Horsepower211 @ 5300 rpm
 200 @ 6000 rpm (Cabriolet)
 265 @ 6500 rpm
 255 @ 6500 rpm (Cabriolet)
 340 @ 7000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)258 @ 1500 rpm
 207 @ 1800 rpm (Cabriolet)
 243 @ 3000 rpm
 243 @ 3250 rpm (Cabriolet)
 302 @ 3500 rpm
Transmission6-speed manual/
 6-speed automatic/CVT
Tires 2.0TP225/50R17 all-season
Tires 3.2P245/45R17 all-season
Curb weightSedan FWD
Curb weight Sedan Quattro1635 kg (3605 lbs)(M/T)
 1685 kg (3715 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Avant1730 kg (3814 lbs)
Curb weight 2.0T Cabriolet1555 kg (3428 lbs)
Curb weight 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro1565 kg (3450 lbs)
Curb weight 3.2 Cabriolet1695 kg (3737 lbs)
Wheelbase2808 mm (110.5 in.)
Wheelbase Cabriolet2648 mm (104.3 in.)
Length4703 mm (185.2 in.)
Length Cabriolet4586 mm (181.0 in.)
Width1826 mm (71.8 in.)
Width Cabriolet1772 mm (70.0 in.)
Height1427 mm (56.2 in.)
Cargo capacity sedan480 litres (16.9 cu. ft.)(seats up)
 962 litres (33.9 cu. ft.)(seats down)
Cargo capacity Avant490 litres (17.3 cu. ft.)(seats up)
 1430 litres (50.4 cu. ft.)seats down)
Cargo capacity Cabriolet379 litres (13.4 cu.ft.)
Fuel consumption 2.0 AvantCity: 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 2.0 CabrioletCity: 9.0 L/100 km (31 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 6.5 L/100 km (43 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 2.0 Cabriolet AWDCity: 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.2 CabrioletCity: 12.3 L/100 km (23 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 2.0 SedanCity: 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.2 SedanCity: 12.1 L/100 km (23 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg Imp)
Fuel typePremium recommended
Warranty4 yrs/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty4 yrs/80,000 km
Side airbagsStandard
Curtain airbagsStandard 
Anti-lock brakesStandard
Traction controlStandard
Stability controlStandard
Assembly locationIngolstadt, Germany

*Specifications subject to change
Crash test results www.safercar.gov, www.hwysafety.org

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