2003 Audi A4 Review (continued)
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Summary

Audi A4 combines high quality, thoughtful design, and invigorating performance at a compelling price. A4 is one of the most respected cars in a class that includes some of the best cars in the world.

A4 delivers good performance in a practical package. It offers amenities and safety features found in large luxury sedans at a much lower price of entry. And it offers the option of all-wheel drive.

There are at least 14 sedans in this category and sales are strong. Yet the competition is brutal, and today's hot ticket can quickly become tomorrow's has-been. It's no fluke that the A4 has remained near the top in sales since its introduction seven years ago, and this latest-generation A4 is a much better car than its predecessor.

The A4 3.0 sedans are outstanding small luxury sport sedans. Avant wagons are a great choice for families of two or three and a dog, offering big cargo capacity and sport sedan handling. A4 1.8T delivers the luxury and performance of a true European sports sedan at a price that puts it in reach of many new-car buyers. Anyone shopping this class should take a long look at Audi.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	1.8T 5-speed manual ($24,950); 1.8T CVT ($26,100); 1.8T quattro 5-speed manual ($26,700);1.8T quattro 5-speed Tiptronic ($27,850); 3.0 CVT ($31,590); 3.0 6-speed manual ($32,290); 3.0 5-speed Tiptronic ($33,340); A4 3.0 Cabriolet ($41,500)
Engines:	3.0-liter dohc 30-valve V6
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic with Tiptronic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, traction control and ESP anti-skid electronics, front and front side-impact airbags, side head-protection airbags; three-point seat belts for all five positions with pretensioners and force limiters in front
Saftey Equipment (optional):	rear side-impact airbags
Basic Warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles includes scheduled maintenance
Assembled In:	Ingolstadt, Germany

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	A4 Avant 3.0 quattro 5-speed automatic ($34,340)
Standard Equipment:	dual-zone automatic climate control with air filters and smog-sensing auto-recirculation, fog lamps, central locking with remote operation, power windows with one-touch operation front and rear, cruise control, concealed headlight washers, heated windshield washer nozzles, 150-watt, 10-speaker stereo with six-CD in-dash changer, 12-volt outlets in trunk and center console, comprehensive first-aid kit; 3.0 includes 12-way power front seats
Options As Tested (MSRP):	leather upholstery ($1000); Sport Package ($750) includes sports suspension, 17-inch wheels and ultra-high performance summer tires; Bose premium sound system ($650); Premium Package ($2250) includes power glass sunroof, multi-function steering wheel, xenon headlamps, HomeLink universal garage-door operator, auto-dimming power folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming interior mirror with compass, memory for driver's seat and mirror adjustments; metallic pearl paint ($450); Cold Weather Package ($625) includes heated front seats, ski sack
Destination Charge:	660
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	40725
Layout:	all-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	220 @ 6300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	221 @ 3200
Transmission:	5-speed automatic with Tiptronic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	17/25
Wheelbase:	104.3
Length/width/height:	179.0/69.5/56.2
Track, f/r:	60.2/60.1
Turning circle:	36.4
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.3/NA/41.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.0/NA/34.2
Cargo volume:	60.6
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	independent
Suspension, r:	independent
Ground clearance:	4.2
Curb weight:	3737
Tires:	P235/45YR17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/solid disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	17.4