Audis may be high up on the list of every petrol heads, but not this one. The A4, much like the A6 is understated and somehow feels severely underrated. It has a comfortable and tech-rich cabin but lacks the plushness of a Mercedes-Benz C-class' interior. It even has a powerful engine, at least on paper, but on-road it lacks the punch that a BMW 3 series delivers.
With a fairly new exterior, the Audi A4 steps into the new decade with a change in personality. It looks sportier, creases on the side of the car accentuate the subtle aerodynamics of this compact executive sedan. The interior is fairly the same and which is minimalism at its best. So, how does the 2020 Audi A4 fair in today's time, let's find out.
2020 Audi A4 Sedan
For starters, the A4 will feature the most popular Quattro all-wheel-drive. So the A4 is totally safe to drive and with 248-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine promises a fun ride too. But this humble Audi is a reasonable chap too. It also has a more fuel-efficient engine option popularly called, Ultra engine. It produces 188 hp. Since we are talking about a German car here, the interior doesn't match up to its standards. Having said that, for an entry-level car the interior is not that disappointing. By keeping the overall dashboard design as simple as possible, Audi has nailed the art of minimalism in the A4.
Independent front multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar
suspension rear
Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar
brake rotors (f/r)
61.9/61.2
dimensions
wheelbase
111 in.
length
187.5 in.
width
79.6 in.
height
56.2 in.
curb weight
3417 lbs.
ground clearance
9.6 in.
capacity
passenger volume
94.1 cu ft.
performance
zero to 60 mph
5.7 sec.
zero to 100 mph
6.1 sec.
standing ¼-mile
14.4 sec.
fuel economy
city/combined/highway
27/30/34 mpg
highway range
520.2 mi.
warranty
basic warranty
4 yr. / 50000 mi.
drivetrain warranty
4 yr. / 50000 mi.
powertrain warranty
48 months. / 50000
corrosion warranty
12 yr. / unlimited
roadside assistance
4 yr. / Unlimited
Pictures
exterior
interior
Colors and Styles
Argus Brown Metallic
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Launched in 2016, the A4 has gone through a mid-cycle change and as mild as it might sound, there are pretty visible upgrades if not significant. This has not only added more character to the A4 but makes it more appealing too. Starting from those new headlamps with "Eyebrow" LED to its new taillight and bumper design. In 2020, these new compact is a looker from every angle. With all those dapper and the Quattro, the base Premium A4 costs $40,000.
The upgraded looks do work in favour of this sedan but, the A4 is posted to be a daily-friendly car. Has Audi added enough bells and whistles for a non-interrupted, easy, daily ride? Let's find out.
2020 Audi A4 Sedan Front View
2020 Audi A4 Sedan Rear View
9.0/10 Features
7.0/10 Engine and Performance
8.0/10 Fuel Economy
8.0/10 Interior
8.0/10 Exterior
9.0/10 Safety
8.0/10 Competition
8.1/10 Final Verdict
2020 Audi A4 Features
9.0/10
The A4 comes in three trims. The base Premium trim at $37,400 has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a standard infotainment feature, heated front seats, and a 7-inch center display further enrich the cabin experience in this trim. The Premium Plus trim features a 12.3ínch TFT display with Audi virtual cockpit and MMI touch display with a 10.1" center screen. The Prestige trim gets Heads-up display, and Bang &Olufsen sound system with 3D surround feature.
Models
Premium (45 TFSI)
Premium Plus (45 TFSI)
Prestige (45 TFSI)
MSRP
$37,400
$42,900
$46,200
Key Features
7.0 inch colour driver information display system
Adds to Premium features
Adds to Premium Plus features
AUDI Connect Care
Audi virtual cockpit plus (12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster)
MMI Navigation Plus System
Adaptive damping system
Audi Phone box
Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound with 19 speakers and 755 watts
Audi drive select with off-road mode
Hands-free tailgate release
Audi Active lane assist
Audi Pre-sense
Audi side assist and Pre-sense Rear assist
Audi Adaptive Cruise assist
Three-zone automatic climate control
LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights
Top camera view system
Single Frame Grille
Driver seat memory
HUD with Navigation system Information
Adaptive Cruise Control
Anti-theft alarm system
Matrix design LED headlights
Heated front leather seating
Ambient LED Interior Lighting Plus Package
Apple Carplay, Google Android Auto
We Recommend
The Premium Plus with Audi's signature Quattro all-wheel-drive would be the best bang for your buck. It has all the necessary features and none of the fancy extras to complicate your experience. The LED headlights with DRL signature and Audi’s virtual cockpit along with the MMI Navigation system make all the more desirable.
2020 Audi A4 Engine and Performance
7.0/10
The Audi A4 Prestige 45 TFSI's smooth and powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces excellent acceleration. Strong brakes and sharp handling also help make the A4 enjoyable to drive. But the A4's steering limits driver engagement. - Edmunds
Engine and Transmission
The A4's 2.0-litre inline-four turbo producing 248 horsepower is more than enough to take this sedan on short trips to the grocery store or the office. This is not a performance-oriented vehicle. The efficiency and effectiveness of the engine are refined thanks to its automatic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
2019 Audi A4 Engine Bay
Though the power really hits higher up on the rev range at lower revs, the throttle feels numb and watered down, which is ideal in city drives. Audi has further tuned down the engine, producing 188 horsepower for better fuel economy.
Models
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz C300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
MSRP
$42,000
$42,030
$41,400
$38,300
$42,250
Engine
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.5L V6 Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
Transmission
7-Speed automatic
8 Speed automatic
9 Speed automatic
7 Speed automatic
8 Speed automatic
Horsepower
248 hp@ 5000rpm
311 hp@ 6600rpm
255 hp@ 5800rpm
300 hp@ 6400rpm
255 hp@ 5000rpm
Torque
273 lbs-ft@ 1600rpm
277 lbs-ft@ 4800rpm
273 lbs-ft@1800 rpm
295 lbs-ft@ 1500rpm
295 lbs-ft@ 1550rpm
German sedans like the Mercedes-Benz C300 and the BMW 330i with their bigger engines give a tough competition to the A4. The Lexus IS 350 and Infiniti Q50 comes with V6's instead of four-bangers making 300+ hp. The Infiniti and BMW have torque-rich engines that make the sedan punchy and fun to drive.
Acceleration
The Audi A4 may not be a performance sedan that can launch off from drag strips, but it delivers excellent acceleration figures. 60 miles an hour from a standstill takes merely 5.1 seconds while the quarter-mile takes 13.8 seconds. The Quattro system gives an immense boost to the acceleration compared to the rear-wheel-drive sedans.
Models
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz C300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
0-60 MPH
5.1 sec
5.6 sec
5.9 sec
5.5 sec
5.3 sec
Quarter mile
13.8 sec
14 sec
N/A
13.8 sec
13.7 sec
Engine
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.5L V6 Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
6.5
N/A
6.8
7.7
N/A
Audi's Quattro-wheel drive helps the A4 reach 60 miles per hour quicker than its competitors and it manages to stay ahead in the long run too. Close to its heels, the BMW 330i is just 0.2 seconds short of the Audi, followed by the Infiniti Q50 at 5.5 seconds, while the Mercedes takes 5.9 seconds to reach the quarter-mile mark.
Ride and Handling
The understated looks betray the superb handling and driving dynamics of the A4 sedan, thanks to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system and other advanced drive-assist features. The low stance keeps the sedan planted through the corners and there is minimal body roll. The ride feels firm and decisive but can still manage to absorb most of the bumps and vibrations.
2020 Audi A4
The slight understeer character in conjunction with the precise steering makes the A4 feel weighted and fun to drive at high speeds. In the city premises, the A4 is easy to manoeuvre through tight spots and parking lots.
Braking
The trims with Quattro-drive uses 13.3-inches disc brakes up front and 13-inches at the back. The non-Quattro ones come with 12.4 and 11.8-inches at the front and rear wheels, respectively. The pedal is easy to modulate and delivers smooth deceleration without sharp jerks.
2020 Audi A4
Even under heavy braking, the suspension setup keeps the sedan balanced and there is no significant brake fade upon continuous usage.
Model
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz 300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
Brake Front (in.)
13.3
13.2
13
12.6
13.7
Brake Rear (in.)
13
13
11.8
12.1
13.7
Curb Weight (lbs.)
3627
3594
3472
3727
3764
60-0 MPH (ft.)
N/A
177 (70-0)
N/A
N/A
N/A
The rivals have slightly smaller brakes to manage the sedans, but you won’t really notice any major differences. However, the BMW 330i has improved brake performance for 2020 and may prove to be a challenge for the Audi.
2020 Audi A4 Fuel Economy
8.0/10
Even in this arena the Audi triumphs over its competition, the turbocharged 2.0L is a thrifty engine which gives you up to 34 miles to the gallon on the highways while managing 23 miles to the gallon in the city. The combined average comes to 27 which makes the Audi a pretty affordable daily driver.
Model
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz 300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
MPG (city)
23
20
23
20
23
MPG (highway)
34
28
34
29
33
MPG (combined)
27
23
27
23
27
Range (miles) (city/highway)
413/520
348/487
400/592
400/580
N/A
Tank Capacity (gal)
15.3
17.4
17.4
20.0
15.6
In comparison, the Lexus and Infiniti with V6s manage 20 mpg in the city and a respectable 28 mpg on highways. The Merc and BMW aren’t far behind the Audi and give up to 23 mpg in cities and 33 on highways.
2020 Audi A4 Interior
8.0/10
The stylish, functional and well-built cabin puts an emphasis on technology. The optional Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster gets most of the attention, re-creating analog gauges while also displaying navigation and entertainment information. - Edmunds
Seating and Comfort
If there’s one thing the Audi A4 is best at, it’s the comfortable passenger seats. The spacious interior has plush leather seats with comfortable bolstering and support for long journeys. Most of the surfaces are soft to the touch, however, a few hard plastic parts still manage to sneak in.
2020 Audi A4 Front-Passenger Row
The seats at the back can easily accommodate three adults with great ease and have plenty of headroom for the taller passengers too.
Model
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz 300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
Passenger capacity
5
5
5
5
5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
37.3/41.3/55.9
38.2/55.9/44.8
37.1/55.3/NA
39.5/56.7/44.5
38.7/56/42
Rear
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
37.4/54.5/35.7
36.9/53.4/32.2
37.1/55/NA
36.8/56.1/35.1
37.6/54.6/35.2
Even the Infiniti and Lexus offer generous legroom for its passengers, while the Mercedes compromises on the headroom with its sloping roofline. The BMW 330i has upgraded interior for 2020 and is now more spacious than ever before.
Cargo Capacity
The A4 sedan has great cargo space at the back, with a huge trunk at the back and a huge opening to improve accessibility.
2020 Audi A4 comes with split-folding rear seats
The interior is also conducive to storage options and is exceptionally ergonomic.
Model
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz 300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
Cargo Volume (ft.3)
13
10.8
12.6
13.5
17
Infotainment System
The giant high-definition screen inside the Audi is easy to use and intuitive while driving. Although Apple CarPlay is available as standard, operating it with the rotary knob often gets tricky. It comes equipped with MMI navigation plus with MMI touch system which is one of a kind.
The A4 is equipped with Audi Connect which means it will give you an inbuilt 4G LTE connection. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard for this variant. Some of the features are:
8.3-inch touch screen infotainment
11.2-inch digital instrument cluster
Advanced Audi MMI software
10- speaker system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth mobile connectivity
HD-Radio with satellite navigation
Audi drive select display
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2020 Audi A4 Exterior
8.0/10
Audi A4’s exterior doesn’t push any boundaries, it just reinforces them. The plain sheet metal on the outside is punctuated with sharp lines that define its edges, perhaps more than any other sedan like it. - Car Connection
Design and Dimensions
Unlike the sharp styling creases you’d find on the A5, the A4 is rather tame and civilized, giving it a sleeper status. As for the updates, the A4 has received a larger front grille and more creases on the hood. The generic layout of the sedan resembles the Volkswagen Passat and the Skoda Superb. With the 4-ringed badge up front, the A4 gets the premium flair accented by the chrome grille and LED daytime running lights.
Model
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI tronic Quattro Prestige sedan
Lexus IS 350 sedan
Mercedes Benz 300 sedan
Infiniti Q50 3.0T Luxe sedan
BMW 330i xDrive sedan
Curb weight (lbs.)
3627
3594
3472
3727
3764
Length(in)
186.1
184.3
184.5
189.6
185.7
Width(in)
72.5
71.3
71.3
71.8
71.9
Height(in)
56.2
56.3
56.3
56.8
57
Ground clearance (in)
N/A
5.3
3.8
5.1
N/A
Wheelbase (in)
111
110.2
111.8
112.2
112.2
Track width (in) F/R
61.9/61.2
60.4/61
61.5/60.9
60.8/61.8
62.3/62.9
Compared to the Lexus and the Infiniti, the Audi feels much smaller in size and dimensions. Merc and BMW are practically the same sizes as the Audi but the Merc gives you a bigger passenger room inside. The BMW’s short stature benefits its maneuverability in tight spaces.
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2020 Audi A4 Safety
9.0/10
Audi A4 is one of the most selling sedans in the segment. Audi has incorporated the construction of chassis with high tensile steel and aluminum chassis which adds the strength while keeping the weight low. Audi A4 comes loaded with a plethora of safety equipment which is standard across the range of these luxury sedans.
Safety features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Audi pre sense basic
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
Back-Up Camera
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2020 Audi A4 Competition
8.0/10
Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz C300
The Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan is a comparatively more luxurious and powerful sedan against the Audi A4. However, the Audi A4 is one of the forerunners in the infotainment arena, but the Merc keeps up with its revamped system.
2020 Mercedes-Benz C300
In terms of practicality, the Mercedes trumps the Audi with not only with a better cabin but also with a larger cargo bay.
Audi A4 vs Lexus IS 350
The Lexus IS 350 is one of the biggest threats to the A4, it gets a massive V6 compared to the inline-4 of the Audi, potent enough to compete with the S4 at the price of the A4. The interior is decked out with premium materials and exotic styling, a departure from the vanilla interiors of the Audi you’ve been seeing for ages.
2020 Lexus Is 350
However, in terms of driving feel, Lexus still can’t keep up with Audi's Quattro system.
2020 Audi A4 Final Verdict
8.1/10
You better not judge a book by its cover and underestimate the capabilities of the Audi A4. It is powerful enough to compete with V6s and advanced enough to take on the Mercedes. If you’re looking to buy a drive, which you'll use for everyday purposes and you want a modern-day sleeper, this sedan should be on top of your list. The 2020 Audi is a perfect combination of practicality and performance.
Audi A4 FAQs:
Which Audi A4 to buy?
Audi A4 Premium Plus is the optimum choice for people looking to buy their first luxury sedan under the budget of $45,000. Audi A4 comes loaded with all the necessary bells and whistles, one requires from a daily driven luxury sedan.
What is the maintenance cost of Audi A4?
People planning to buy an Audi A4 must know that it costs around $12,000 on average. Per year, the cost depreciates which can be a plus point in case you are looking out to buy a car with less or depreciating maintenance value.
What MPG figures can you expect from the 2021 Audi A4?
It is good for 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.