Sedans
2010 Audi A4 Premium All-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A four-door, all-wheel drive five-passenger small luxury sedan.
What's Hot: Striking good looks.
What's Not: High entry price, expensive options, small trunk.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, active cruise control, blind-spot warning.
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Audi A4's quattro all-wheel drive may make enthusiasts smile, but it hurts fuel economy and adds expense, driving the Family Friendliness score down.
Audi calls its all-wheel drive system "quattro," and it has been a hallmark of the brand since the 1980s. The 2010 Audi A4 is the anchor of Audi's presence in the U.S. market. As an enhancement for performance driving it's terrific, but for a family, there are other things to consider. For example, it adds considerably to the cost of the car, and also results in a fuel economy hit. On the other hand, the most luxurious version of the A4, the Premium, isn't available without quattro. Keep in mind that Audi is a luxury brand, so you really do get what you pay for...and you might pay a lot. For example, Audi's navigation and entertainment system costs $2,500, and is only available on Premium Plus and Prestige models. That pretty silver that looks so good on Audis? It'll set you back an extra $475. Note that you'll get better fuel economy and a lower price (by about $1,000) if you opt for a manual transmission.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$33,550 |
| Destination |
$825 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Premium Plus ($37,875)
Prestige ($43,075) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.0 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
211 hp |
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Torque |
258 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
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Optional Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
21 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
23 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
27 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Compact |
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Family Friendliness |
7.1 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
12 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
5 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Optional |
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Active Cruise Control |
Optional |
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