2019 Audi A4 Allroad Wagon

Audi took a lot of feedback from its existing customers of the previous gen Audi A4 Allroad’s and has managed to incorporate those in the 2019 Iteration. The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad sees a reduction in power from the 2018 variant in lieu of Higher MPG figures and also sees an improvement in the features list. The Premium Plus trim now gets standard Navigation while a Wireless Charging Pad makes its way into the lineup as well.

The 2019 Audi A4 All Road comes in a total of 3 trims-Premium, Premium plus, Prestige. All trims come powered by the famed 2.0L Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Motor that delivers 248hp (252hp in 2018) and 273lbs.-ft. Of torque. All trims come loaded with premium features with the base Premium Trim getting features like Heated Front Seats, Leather Seating, Panoramic Sunroof and more.

Trim	Premium	Premium Plus	Prestige
MSRP	$46,695	$51,595	$54,895
Features	Adaptive Suspension	Adds to Premium	Adds to Premium Plus
	Audi Pre sense basic	Full LED Headlights	Heads-up Display
	Audi Pre sense city	Audi Pre Sense Rear	Top View Camera
	Apple Car Play, Android Auto	MMI Navigation Plus, MMI touch, Audi Connect	Audi Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist
	Heated Front Seats	Keyless Start, Stop, Entry	Active Lane Assist
	Leather Seating	Hands Free Tailgate	Bang and Olufsen Sound System with 3D Sound
	Panoramic Sunroof	Audi advanced key
	Audi Side Assist

Trim to choose

Considering the 2019 Audi A4 All-Road will be mostly bought by people who would want to venture in cross country tours, we would suggest the Prestige trim for the same purpose. It offers a premium sound experience and ton of safety features that are essentials for trips like those.

"The Allroad handles well on the pavement, and it's also fairly capable if you head off-road."- Cars.USnews

Engine and Transmission

One of the big changes done to the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad comes in the form of detuning the Engine in lieu of better MPG figures. The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad gets the same 2.0L TFSI Inline 4 Motor but now belts out 248hp(drop of 4bhp from 2018) and 273lbs.-ft. Of torque. The transmission duties continue to be performed by the 7 Speed S-Tronic dual Clutch Transmission as last year. This unit feels sluggish to respond at low speeds but shows its true colors past School Zone on City Limit speeds.

Models	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
MSRP	$54,895	$50,395	$65,570
Engine	2.0L Turbo I4	2.0L Twin Turbo I4	2.0L Turbo I4
Transmission	7 Speed Automated Manual	8 Speed Shiftable Automatic	8 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Power	248	316	296
Torque(lbs.-ft.)	273	295	295

Rivals have taken notice of the Audi and hence updated themselves to take on the Ingolstadt based Giant. The 2019 Volvo V60 offers the most power in the category with its twin turbo motor while the Jaguar XF comes a close second to the Volvo.

Acceleration

Despite being underpowered than its rivals, the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad manages to put to shame all of them in terms of acceleration figures. The 5.9 Seconds timing for the 0-60MPH dash and the 14.3 sec time for the quarter mile run makes the Audi, one of the fastest wagons in the country today.

Models	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
0-60 MPH	5.9	6.9	5.7
Quarter mile	14.3	15.3	14.3
Engine	2.0L Turbo I4	2.0L Twin Turbo I4	2.0L Turbo I4
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.1	6.3	7.1

The Volvo V60 is the most powerful wagon in this comparison but loses out in performance due to its FWD configuration and underperforming Turbochargers. The Jag XF manages to be the fastest in this comparison due to its lightweight construction and efficient powertrain.

Handling and Steering

The steering is quite light and responsive, so it's easy to go around the parking lot. The car handles pretty decently on the curves and along the pavements making the ride smooth. The body responds well to steering inputs and gives a perfect feel of the road to the driver.

The new adaptive air suspension allows you to go off-roading in this beast. The suspension offers decent comfort and you won't feel much bumps or potholes inside the A4 Allroad. What gives the Audi an edge over its other rivals is its superb Quattro AWD system that maximises every small bit of traction availbale from the motor to maximum road grip.

Braking

The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad does seemingly well in terms of braking performance. The brake pedal is soft in operation and modulates easily. To prevent a collision, there is a Pre-sense safety system as standard that stops the car from a collision. The car is equipped with front and rear discs and both of them are quite capable of stopping the wagon.

Model	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
Brake Front(in)	13.3	12.7	13.8
Brake Rear(in)	13	12.6	12.8
Curb weight(lbs.)	3825	3749	3855
60-0 MPH(ft.)	119	126	114

The best braking performance is again offered by the Jaguar XF Sportbrake as it stops in just 114ft. From 60MPH. While the Volvo, despite its Safety Credentials is the worst of the lot and stops the slowest.

With the detuning of the 2018 A4 Allroads's Motor, Audi has managed to achieve higher MPG figures with the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad. The 2019 A4 Allroad now delivers a combined 27MPG and 34MPG on the Highway. This has been made possible due to the reduction in power output and subtle changes in power delivery of the motor.

Model	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
MPG (city)	23	24	21
MPG (highway)	34	36	28
MPG (combined)	27	28	24

Speaking of rivals, the Volvo V60 stakes claim to being the most powerful and Fuel efficient in this comparison today. The Volvo manages to come 2^nd in this comparison and the Jaguar comes in last.

"The Allroad's cabin is functionally and aesthetically one of the best in class, and it's highly accommodating of drivers of all sizes"- Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The Allroad's cabin is one of the best in class in terms of space, tech, and features. Front seats are pretty comfortable and offer decent support for a comfortable ride. There's enough legroom and headroom available at the rear for a 6-footer to sit comfortably.

Model	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
Passenger capacity	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.2/55.9/41.3	37.4/56.1/42.3	39.2/55.9/41.3
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)	37.4/54.5/35.7	38.1/54.5/35.2	38.2/54.5/35.7

Getting in and out of the car is pretty easy as the doors open wide and provide ample space for one to enter in the car. Even the tall person won't have to stoop much because of the higher roof of the A4 Allroad. The seats are flat backed and can cause problems when traveling long distance.

Interior Features

These are few of the highlights of the Interiors of the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad

• Leather Seating and Upholstery
• 8 Way Powered Front and 4 Way Powered Driver Lumbar Support Seats with memory
• 40/20/40 split folding seats
• Heated Front Seats
• 3 Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Ambient LED Interior lighting
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Cooled Glove Box

Infotainment

The Infotainment Setup of the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad includes:

• 12.3" Audi Virtual Cockpit
• 8.3" MMI Interface with MMI Touch and Navigation
• 19 Speaker B&O Audio System with HD/SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Bluetooth, USB and SD Card connectivity
• Audi Connect and Care Services
• Voice Control System

Cargo

Wagon aficionados will be pleased with this one. The Audi Allroad's cargo is very usefully sized and easy to access. The 40/20/40-split back seat folds almost flat. A low lift-over height makes for easy cargo loading. The front seat area has numerous nooks and pockets, too.

Model	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
Volume (ft. cube) (Behind 2nd row)	24.2	23.2	32.3

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake scores high in terms of the cargo capacity as it offers the most space in this segment. The Volvo comes in last in this respect but only by a very small margin.

"Up front is Audi's pronounced Singleframe grille with vertical slats, while side sills, underbody protectors and roof rails give it an outdoorsy vibe"- KellyBlueBook

Dimension and Design

The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad is a typical Wagon from the outside but Audi has ensures that the A4 Allroad retains all Audi specific characters. The Front grill takes its inspirations from the current Crop of Audis while the Matrix LED Headlamps complement the design. There are sharp curves and creases across the side of the wagon and the rear gets a typical Audi treatment with LED taillights.

Model	Audi A4 Allroad Prestige	Volvo V60 T6 Inscription FWD	Jaguar XF Sportbrake Prestige Wagon
curb weight(lbs.)	3825	3749	3825
Length(in)	187	187.4	195.1
Width(in) (w/o mirror)	72.5	72.8	72.5
Height(in)	58.8	56.6	58.9
Ground clearance(in)	6.5	5.8	6.5
Wheelbase(in)	110.9	113.1	110.9

The 2019 A4 Allroad sits in between the other 2 cars in this comparison in terms of dimensions. It is closest to the Volvo V60 in terms of proportions while the Jag manages appears to be the biggest of the lot. The Audi gets a massive 6.5" of ground clearance that gives it an edge over its other rivals.

Exterior Features

• 18" polished alloys
• Full LED Headlamps with dynamic range adjustment
• LED Taillights with dynamic turn signals
• Power Adjust, power folding, heated auto dimming ERVM with LED Turn signals
• Heated Windshield wiper nozzles
• Powered Tail gate
• Aluminum Roof Rails
• A4 Allroad exterior package

 

The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad has passed all the tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety excellently. The NHTSA has not rated the A4 Allroad but its Overall Side Crash Rating got 5 stars.

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side AirbagsAudi has equipped the A4 Allroad with essential and some of the best safety features. Some of 2019 standard safety features include:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Audi pre sense basic Forward Collision
• 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 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Back-Up Camera

 

Audi A4 Allroad vs Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 beats the Audi on paper on a number of fronts. Be it the features, be it power or safety. In reality though, the Volvo has an upperhand only in the safety department and in no other area. The Audi is the better built of the 2, performs the better of the 2 and returns better MPG figures as well. What favors the Volvo however is the massive price difference of $4,000 that manages to justify Volvo's thrifty and frugal build quality.

Audi A4 Allroad vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake

The Jaguar XF is the sportier and better loaded vehicle among the 2 wagons here. The Jag beats the Audi hands down in performance and braking and offers a slightly better seating comfort and space on the inside. But with a price difference of over $10,000, it's really difficult to suggest the jag over the Audi. If you were looking for a performance wagon that is practical, we would suggest the jaguar but for 90% of the cases, it's the Audi that we would ahve our bets on.

It looks like an Audi, drives like it and is built like one. The 2019 Audi A4 Allroad has everything one would expect from an Audi. Despite a reduction in engine power, the A4 Allroad still manages to beat its rivals in terms of real world performance and benefits with its increased MPG figures. If a stylish, Urban Wagon is what you are ofter that offers both performance and practicality but doesn't skip on luxury, then there is no beating the 2019 Audi A4 Allroad for that matter.