2018 Audi A4 Allroad Wagon

When it comes to comparing the car to its rivals, Audi A4 Allroad stands out with it being on the expensive side of the cars in this class. But with great price comes the great value and that is what Audi has claimed against it.

The Audi A4 Allroad comes with three engine specifications - Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Every trim comes loaded with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that churns out 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. All the engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Trims	Premium	Premium Plus	Prestige
MSRP	$44,500	$47,200	$53,000
Key Features	Adaptive damping suspension	Everything on Premium and: Full LED headlights	Everything on Premium Plus and:
	Audi drive select with Offroad mode	Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear with Rear cross traffic assist & Vehicle exit assist	Traffic sign recognition & head-up display with navigation
	Audi pre sense city and pre sense basic	Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound, 19 speakers, 16-channel amplifier and 755 watts	Driver assistance—Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go and Traffic jam assist, Turn assist, Collision avoidance assist and Audi active lane assist
	Rear view camera with 7.0" center color display	Parking system plus with a rearview camera (front and rear acoustic sensors)	Audi virtual cockpit and MMI navigation plus with MMI all-in-touch with handwriting-recognition technology
	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Keyless start, stop and entry with hands-free tailgate release	Audi connect CARE
			Six-month trial subscription to Audi connect PRIME and Audi connect PLUS online services
			Top view camera system with 8.3" MMI center infotainment/navigation display

 

All the trims including the base are loaded with intuitive safety features and techs like the Rear view camera, handwriting recognition, and Audi Pre-sense technology.

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The base trim Premium offers so many features but the Premium Plus trim is the best feature available in the A4 Allroad. The Premium Plus trim gets features better than the Premium trim and if more value for money too. The prestige trim costs a lot higher than the Premium Plus and it won't be a good idea to spend a hefty amount of money for some additional features to the Premium Plus.

"The 2018 Audi Allroad delivers better performance than most other wagons. Its turbocharged engine provides plenty of power, though it doesn’t get great fuel economy, and the transmission is sluggish at times. All-wheel drive comes standard. The Allroad handles well on the pavement, and it’s also fairly capable if you head off-road."- Cars.USnews

Engine and Transmission

A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed, dual clutch automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive are standard on all the trims of the Allroad. The engine is capable of delivering the power of 252 hp at 5000 RPM and a torque of 273 pound-feet. This powerful engine comes mated to a 7-speed Automatic transmission which is quite sluggish and you will have to scuffle with the accelerator.

Models	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
MSRP	$44,500	$37,795	$38,250	$38,600
Engine	2.0-liter four cylinder Turbocharged	2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged	2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged	2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged
Transmission	7-speed Automatic	9 Speed Automatic	Geartronic 8 Speed Automatic	9 Speed Automatic
Power	252 hp @ 5000	237 hp @5500	240  hp @ 5600 rpm	246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	273ft-lbs. @ 1,600-4500 rpm	251 ft-lbs @1250	258 ft-lbs @ 4800 rpm	269 ft-lbs. @ 1200 rpm

Audi A4 Allroad has a powerful engine when compared to its rivals in this segment. But that power doesn’t come free but at a cost of about $6,000 more. While Audi A4 Allroad provides a power of 22 hp for $44,500, Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers 237 hp for $37,795, Volvo V60 delivers 240 hp for $38,250 and Jaguar E-Pace gives 246 hp for $38,600.

Acceleration

The Audi A4 Allroad accelerates impressively and races to higher speeds in a small amount of time. However, it responds a bit slow when you re-tap the pedal while accelerating. It reaches the 0-60 MPH mark in just 5.3 sec, making it the quickest amongst its rivals.

Models	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
0-60 MPH	5.3	6.3	6.7	6.6
Quarter mile	14.1 at 99 mph	16.6 @ 83.6 mph	15.2 sec at 89.8mph	NA
Engine	2.0L Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.1	8.0	6.8	7.3

The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad has the quickest 0-60 MPH time in this segment making it the leader amongst its competitors. Moreover, in the quarter-mile test, the Audi A4 Allroad dusts its rivals and takes just 14.1 seconds to reach quarter-mile.

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 handle responds well 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. However, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has got the best and the smoothest handling.

Braking

The brake pedal is quite soft and modulates easily. Tap the brake pedal and the car starts to slow down. 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	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
Brake Front(in)	13.3	12.8	11.8	12.8
Brake Rear(in)	13	11.8	11.9	11.8
Curb weight(lbs.)	3825	3854	3670	4035
60-0 MPH	119 ft	133 ft	111 ft	NA

The Audi A4 Allroad takes just 119 ft to stop the car from 60 MPH which is surprisingly good for a wagon. The fastest to a standstill is the Volvo V60 that comes to halt in just 111 feet from 60 MPH. Land Rover Discovery Sport, however, loses badly with a 60-0 distance of 133 ft.

The Audi A4 Allroad has a mileage of 22 mpg in the city, 30 on the highway and a combined mileage of 25 mpg. The improved fuel economy can be credited to the new Quattro system which idles the rear-axle and enhance fuel economy.

Model	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
MPG (city)	22	21	25	21
MPG (highway)	30	25	36	27
MPG (combined)	25	22	29	23

The Volvo V60 has the best fuel economy in the city (25 mpg) and on the highway too (36 mpg). The Land Rover Discovery Sport and Jaguar E-Pace have almost the same fuel efficiency which is quite low in this segment.

"The Allroad's cabin is functionally and aesthetically one of the best in class, and it's highly accommodating of drivers of all sizes. The car is easy to access, see out of and place on the road. It sits just a hair taller than the standard A4, so step-in and liftover heights are barely affected."- 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	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.2/55.9/41.3	40.2/57.4/42	38.7/57/41.9	38.4/56.1/40.1
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)	37.4/54.5/35.7	38.7/56.3/37.3	37.6/55.2/33.5	38.3/55.8/35.1

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

Let's see what we comfort and other features we can enjoy while sitting inside this car: 

• Front air conditioning, dual zone automatic
• Rear air conditioning, with separate controls
• Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback, heated front seats
• Leather Seat trim

Infotainment

The A4 Allroad Quattro is loaded with an easy to use tech-info cabin. The highly visible virtual cockpit instrument cluster puts the competition to shame. The 7-inch infotainment sits on the dash and has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, though no aux input is available. Operating the Infotainment can be difficult for the driver because of its high positioning. The system is easy to operate and has big on-screen buttons making it easy to understand.

Two USB ports, two SD card slots are all standard on all Allroad trims. Some of the optional infotainment features include:

• 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen stereo
• Navigation
• SDXC card slot with 64GB operating capacity

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	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
Volume (ft. cube) (Behind 2nd row)	24.2	32	24.2	24.2
Volume (ft. cube) (2nd Row Folded)	58.5	66.9	68.9	52.7

The new Audi A4 Allroad may have ample cargo space but when compared to its rivals, it may not be on the top. With Land Rover Discovery Sport providing 32 ft of cargo volume behind the 2nd row, it leads the rest by a huge number. On the other hand, Volvo V60 marks number one with 68.9 ft of cargo space (2nd Row folded).

"Up front is Audi's pronounced Singleframe grille with vertical slats, while side sills, underbody protectors and roof rails give it an outdoorsy vibe. The newest Allroad has 6.5 inches of ground clearance, which is slightly lower than its predecessor, moderately less than the Volvo V60 Cross Country's 7.9 inches."- KellyBlueBook

Dimension and Weight

The Audi is moderately heavy in its class of cars. It is about 250 pounds heavier than Volvo V60 but equally lighter than the Jaguar E-Pace. It has the second highest ground clearance amongst the rivals with Land Rover Discovery Sport being the first, which helps it in proving the stronger and powerful driving experience that it offers.

Model	2018 Audi A4 Allroad	2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport	2018 Volvo V60	2018 Jaguar E-Pace
curb weight(lbs.)	3825	NA	3670	4035
Length(in)	187	180.7	182.5	173
Width(in) (w/o mirror)	72.5	74.6	73.4	74.7
Height(in)	58.8	67.9	58.4	64.9
Ground clearance(in)	6.5	8.3	5.4	NA
Wheelbase(in)	110.9	107.9	109.3	105.6
Track width(in) F/R	62.1/61.7	63.8/64.2	62.1/62	64/65.1

The A4 Allroad is also the longest car and hence has the longest wheelbase in its segment providing more cabin space but is low in width.

Exterior Features

• Quattro with Ultra all-wheel drive
• 1st and 2nd-row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof
• 18” machined with painted accents aluminum wheels
• Front and rear Fog/driving lights
• Heated mirrors
• Windshield wipers - rain sensing

When you buy an Audi, you should not be worried about its safety as Audi produces some of the safest cars. The 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.

Overall Rating	Not Rated
Frontal barrier crash rating overall	Not Rated
Frontal barrier crash rating	Not Rated
Frontal barrier crash rating	Not Rated
Side barrier rating	Not Rated
Side barrier rating	Not Rated
Side barrier rating	Not Rated
Side crash rating overall	5 stars
Combine side barrier and pole rating	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Given below is the 2018 rating for Audi A4 Allroad by IIHS:

Crashworthiness
Small overlap front driver side	Good
Small overlap front passenger side	Good
Moderate overlap front	Good
Side	Good
Roof strength	Good
Head restraints & seats	Good

 

Crash Prevention and Migration
Front crash prevention	Superior
Headlights	Marginal
Child Seat anchors (LATCH)	Good

Audi has equipped the A4 Allroad with essential and some of the best safety features. Some of 2018 standard safety features include:

• 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 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The A4 Allroad is available from the starting price of $44,500 which is about $6,500 more than at what Land Rover Discovery Sport starts. Audi comes with 7-speed Automatic transmission giving 252 horsepower while on the hand, Land Rover comes with 9-Speed automatic transmission offering 237 horsepower at 5500 RPM.

Audi A4 Allroad vs Volvo V60

Its Sweden versus Germany in the battle of wagons. When tackling less-than-ideal conditions, Audi is the preferred choice, thanks to its tall suspension and standard AWD. On the other hand, Volvo offers more power and fun, as well as the potentially greater efficiency thanks to its hybrid set-up.

Audi A4 Allroad vs Jaguar E-Pace

Audi A4 Allroad is expensive compared to all the rivals it faces, and the same goes for with about $6000 more than Jaguar E-Pace. Jaguar is but powerful enough to give competition to the might Audi A4 Allroad which make us think about Jaguar over Audi but the other features that come equipped with Audi outweigh the price that it asks for.

It has become a known fact that Audi produces some of the best performance-based cars and same goes for the 2018 Audi A4 Allroad. The car is quite expensive than any other in its competition but surely offers better features and performance than the rest. The features that one gets are all going to make your drive experience one to remember.  With powerful engine to make you go 0-60 MPH in just 5.3 secs and a world-class handling offered, this car should be the preferred one if you can spend the extra $6000. You will get them in return when you start driving the car.