2007 Audi A4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Expert review
The Audi A4 is a stylish and refined alternative to the BMW 3 Series, and it has the athleticism to compete with the best.
Among the compact luxury-car segment, the BMW 3 Series is known as the sporty one, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the classy one, but what of the Audi A4? Actually, the A4 embraces a bit of both, while providing the safety of Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) and sophisticated styling inside and out. It undercuts the rivals on price, too.
The third-generation A4 is available as a sedan, a convertible (called the Cabriolet), and a wagon (called the Avant). The sedan and wagon were introduced for the ’05 model year, but the Cabriolet soldiered on as the previous-generation model. For 2007, the Cabriolet has been redesigned to join the rest of the lineup in the current generation.
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Look & feel
The A4’s upright rear deck flows into clean lines that focus the onlooker towards the slightly angled front headlights and large, square grille. It gives the A4 an athletic, yet upscale, presence. Inside, the A4 continues the clean lines and refined touches, such as the wood paneling and brightwork around the gauges, steering wheel, and shifter bezel.
There are 21 variants of the A4, including sedan, Cabriolet, and Avant wagon, as well as different drivetrain configurations. Standard features on the base sedan include 16-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, heated mirrors, and fog lights. Features like leather seating, navigation, a power sunroof, and larger wheels are all options or come on higher trims.
The look of the A4 can be further enhanced with the S-Line package, which adds sporty visual cues inspired by the high-performance S4 and RS4 variants.
Performance
The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 200 horsepower. The available 3.2-liter (or 3.1-liter depending where you search) V6 engine makes 255 horsepower.
The sedan and convertible are available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or Audi’s Quattro AWD system, which continues to be the standard for luxury-car AWD setups. It provides enhanced traction for inclement regions and adds to the cornering prowess in any weather. The Avant wagon comes standard with Quattro. Manual and Tiptronic automatic transmissions are available, as is a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Even the base 4-cylinder provides solid acceleration, and with the manual or Tiptronic automatic, it delivers a rewarding driving experience. The CVT does not feel as engaging as the other two transmission options and may present some additional maintenance costs, due to its comparative complexity.
Form & function
The A4 sedan provides 13.4 cubic feet of trunk space, which is less than the BMW 3 Series (16.2 cubic feet), but more than that of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (12.2 cubic feet). The rear bench can fold down for more space, or you can access the trunk via the small cubby lid in the center of the rear seat, which allows for helpful ski storage.
The Avant wagon provides 27.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat. That number can grow to 59 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
The new Cabriolet has just 8.9 cubic feet of cargo space, but it can be expanded by a movable barrier with the convertible top. When the top is up, this space can grow to 10.2 cubic feet.
When it comes to actual cabin space, the A4 is a bit tight, especially compared to the BMW and Mercedes-Benz rivals. Backseat legroom is limited in all versions, making the A4 an ideal individual commuter car.
Technology
The A4 comes standard with an AM/FM/Satellite radio, while the premium system includes a digital display with a navigation system. The display folds out, providing digital memory card clots for music.
For 2007, the A4 loses its tape cassette player, but more than makes up for it with MP3/CD compatibility. The instrument panel of the A4 features a TFT digital display with readouts such as the radio station, mileage, and other information.
Safety
Audi provides the A4 with a full complement of front- and side-impact airbags, including seat-mounted side airbags, and a front-passenger airbag occupancy sensor.
The A4 also comes standard with remote keyless entry, an anti-theft engine immobilizer, automatic seat belt pre-tensioners, anti-lock brakes, and traction control. Optional safety features include a low tire pressure warning, headlight washers, and daytime running lights.
Cost-effectiveness
Among the A4’s seemingly endless lineup of configurations, the most efficient one is the 2.0-liter FWD sedan. With the CVT, it returns 21 mpg city, 29 highway, 24 combined. With the 6-speed manual, it returns 20 city, 31 highway, 24 combined.
The most efficient AWD version is the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with the 6-speed manual, returning 20 mpg city, 28 highway, 23 combined. The least efficient version of the 2007 Audi A4 is the 3.2 liter V6 in the sedan and wagon when paired to Quattro AWD and the 6-speed manual. This combination returns 15 mpg city, 25 highway, 19 combined.
Base MSRP for the 2007 Audi A4 is $28,240 for the 2.0T manual FWD sedan. This undercuts the BMW 3 Series, which starts at $32,400. The Avant wagon starts at $31,340 while the Cabriolet starts at $39,100.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2007 Audi A4 generally think it's a fantastic car that offers smooth handling, solid performance, and a comfortable interior. Many rave about its impressive braking and handling capabilities, especially at high speeds. However, some drivers have expressed dissatisfaction with its price and maintenance costs, and a few noted issues with the gearbox and understeering."
LOVE this car! So much fun to drive. Quick and agile and has that teutonic solid feel. I have it in black with black leather. Gorgeous interior, super supportive seats, awesome stereo. The handling is out of this world. Nice, understated, athletic looking body. I LOVE this car
October 24, 2009Vehicle is great for a daily driver. has great stopping reaction. safe and reliable above all this vehicle is fun to drive. the gas mileage in this vehicle is great. When it is kicked it to sport or you start to use to shifter you will feel the power and the turbo kick in.
June 7, 2014My baby. Best steering. Great engine, all tightly compacted into a cute sports body. Mine was a quattro (all wheel drive) and it helped me get my first speeding ticket so I'm very greatful for it. Great gas mileage. Awesome. = )
October 13, 2009What owners say
LOVE this car! So much fun to drive. Quick and agile and has that teutonic solid feel. I have it in black with black leather. Gorgeous interior, super supportive seats, awesome stereo. The handling is out of this world. Nice, understated, athletic looking body. I LOVE this car
October 24, 2009Vehicle is great for a daily driver. has great stopping reaction. safe and reliable above all this vehicle is fun to drive. the gas mileage in this vehicle is great. When it is kicked it to sport or you start to use to shifter you will feel the power and the turbo kick in.
June 7, 2014My baby. Best steering. Great engine, all tightly compacted into a cute sports body. Mine was a quattro (all wheel drive) and it helped me get my first speeding ticket so I'm very greatful for it. Great gas mileage. Awesome. = )
October 13, 2009This car has low maintenance cost and offer good miles/gallon. As audi overall this A4 is a very reliable car. No problems with electric or any other feature, overall very good quality vehicle. As this car is fully loaded with all options available I would drive it across the country without feeling uncomfortable.
November 26, 2014Great performance for a 2 litre diesel turbo! Excellent build quality compared to my Nissan. Very low on fuel even if you have a heavy foot. We went on a weekend trip from Pretoria to Clarens (Free State) and back, I got an overall fuel consumption of 16km per litre doing 140km/h+ most of the time. The styling is what you'd expect from a 4 door saloon car, it's not a lamborghini.
May 30, 2012This car was amazing but it just doesnt have the power im looking for. The safety features are amazing as is the quattro system. The speakers are wonderful and the handling is surprising for a car of this size. I hope whoever gets this car next really enjoys it.
March 19, 2012Awesome Performance, had mine chipped and equipped with BSR exhaust pipe and BSR airfilter to give it better response and eliminate the turbo lag. Now it has 261hk/379nm and does 0-60mph on 5,5sec. It's great fun to ride it, it handles amazing & the brakes are a true lifesaver. While it ofcourse will use alot of fuel when you are pushing it, it's actually pretty economical on the highway and will do 15km/l @ 110km/t if you use the cruise control.
July 11, 2008I love this car. A friend of mine had to offload it due to its maintenance cost. I love the pickup. I love its sleek design. It is a quiet ride, which I hold highly in my list of priorities... and it drives smoothly. Overall very happy with it.
June 25, 2008Got the Diesel, good millage, power comes on smooth, lots of torques. Is not for thrashing around on city streets but is at home on the freeway where she really shines. Like the automated features like headlights (swivel lights), windscreen wipers, etc. Also like the roomy interior. Apart from the standard six airbags, she does have a lot of metal in case of a crash!
July 24, 2009The 2007 Audi A4 is a great car. Not only does it look sleek, it handles very well and is powerful. The car is also family friendly, with child locks and anchors for carseats in the back. It's a fun car to drive, and you get compliments all the time!
February 4, 2014Trims & specs
Base MSRP $39,820 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 10.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $37,160 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.2L 255 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 13.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain AWD |
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Base MSRP $28,960 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $36,260 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.2L 255 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 13.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain FWD |
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Base MSRP $41,920 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $47,670 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.2L 255 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 10.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $31,060 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain AWD |
