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2011 Audi A4

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$32,300

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

26

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

185.2” x 56.5”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(69 reviews)

The good:

  • Ride quality
  • Cabin materials
  • Trunk space
  • Well-executed folding backseat
  • Superb premium stereo option
  • Gas mileage

The bad:

  • Nose-heavy handling
  • Not as quick as some competitors
  • Some complicated controls
  • Automatic could be more responsive

6 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Our 2011 Audi A4 trim comparison will help you decide.

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Notable features

  • 211-hp, turbo four-cylinder
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Available LED daytime running lamps
  • Manual or automatic
  • Sedan or wagon body styles

2011 Audi A4 review: Our expert's take

By Mike Hanley
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Senior Editor Mike Hanley is a father of three boys; he reviews new cars, admires classic cars and has embraced the minivan lifestyle. Email Mike Hanley

Consumer reviews

(69 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.3
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Most recent consumer reviews

Beemers are better than Audis...

Everything is made with cheap plastic. Bmw 3 series has more to offer. Engines all burn oil and blow timing I won't ever buy another Audi after my experience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Check the engine

Make sure you check which engine you have in this car. There was a lawsuit about the piston rings being bad. To have another engine put in is 7.4k to 8.5k.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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These 2.0s are amazing!

So spacious. This is the only car I have ever owned that has allowed the option for THAT MUCH driver leg room. It feels a bit heavy around turns compared to my civic si coupe (as it should) but the Quattro really makes you feel super planted around all turns. Snow? Lol... unless we’re talking a three foot depth this car has no issues. Turbo charger... uhhh yeah! Love it (even as an adult) with the 7 speed dual clutch trans its not hard to keep this car outside of the boost range and receive rediculous fuel consumption ratios but if you want... take it to 3000 rpm or greater and you will feel that rush from the boost. What a fun and practical car. I think I’ll buy another! :)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2011 Audi A4 base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
4
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
3
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4
Overall rating
4
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
9.9%
Rollover rating
5
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
4
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Audi
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
48 months/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Powertrain
N/A
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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