Compare 2008 Audi A4 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $41,850 | $41,850 | $43,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,921 | $38,921 | $40,020 |
| Destination | $775 | $775 | $825 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Full Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leatherette | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 9 | 10 | |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | BMW Assist | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Concealed | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | Retractable | |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/35WR10 | |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | N/A | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | STEPTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.54 | 3.38 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.0 " | 180.6 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.0 " | 70.2 " | |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 54.5 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 230 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 200 @ 2,750 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.2 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 88 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.35/3.46 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,957 Lbs. | 3,792 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,674 Lbs. | |
| Payload | N/A | 882 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 108.7 " | |
| Front Track | 60.0 " | 59.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 60.0 " | 59.6 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 18.1 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.8 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 32.4 " | 31.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.0 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.3 " | 36.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.0 " | 55.3 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 45.1 " | 49.3 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 8.9 Cu.ft. | 9.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 12.2 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 73 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | poor | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | poor | poor | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | poor | N/A |
