Initial Quality – The 2009 Audi A4 is redesigned and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

Performance and Design – The 2009 Audi A4 is redesigned and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

Predicted Reliability – The 2009 Audi A4 is redesigned and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. However, based on the performance of all Audi models during the past three years in both our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability studies, the Predicted Reliability Power Circle Rating for the 2009 Audi A4 is 2.5 out of 5.

Fuel Economy – EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2009 Audi A4 range from 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway for the 2.0T sedan with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission to 17 mpg city/26 mpg highway for the 3.2 Quattro sedan with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Our A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro with the 6-speed automatic is rated to return 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway. During our test driving, we achieved an average fuel economy of 23.1 mpg.

Safety – The 2009 Audi A4 gets 5-star crash test ratings across the board from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including for the rollover rating which is rare. In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2009 Audi A4 is named a “Top Safety Pick” because it receives a “Good” rating in the frontal offset test, a “Good” rating in the side impact test, and a “Good” rating for rear crash protection.

Environment – According to the EPA, the 2009 Audi A4 consumes between 13.7 and 17.1 barrels of petroleum annually, dependent upon engine and drivetrain selection. The resulting carbon footprint ratings range from 7.3 to 9.2 tons of air pollution per year. The Audi A4 receives a national air pollution score of 6 out of 10 regardless of engine choice. Models equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine receive a California/New England score of 7 out of 10, while models powered by the 3.2-liter V-6 a rated 6 out of 10 in those regions.