2012 Audi A4 Trims and Specs

Turbocharged torque from an efficient straight-four powerplant is a hallmark of the 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium. Then there are such details in this entry-level, 5-passenger luxury sedan as a plush cabin, heady handling and Hollywood good looks. A smallish trunk (12.4 cubic feet), however, and a lack of decent cabin storage may lead to some second thoughts as to this midsized sedan’s suitability as a family automobile. In any case, standard exterior goodies include a power sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and heated, power-adjustable mirrors, with leather upholstery, a leather steering wheel and leather and alloy accents adorning the distinguished cabin. Standard convenience features like remote power door locks, power windows, power-adjustable front seats, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering complement automatic single-zone climate control and Sun Sensor auto adjustment of lighting and climate control functions. Finally, entertainment is presented via the standard 180-watt audio system with a single-CD player and 10 speakers, as well as satellite radio.

Options for the 2012 A4 2.0T Premium are a tad pricy, but include upgraded 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler and the Convenience Package, with MMI dashboard display, audio/iPod interface, a universal remote garage door opener and Bluetooth hands-free communications technology. Heated front seats and genuine wood interior accents may also be delivered in this base trim.

Powering the front-wheel-drive 2012 A4 2.0T Premium is a standard direct-injected (DI) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine. Mated with the standard Multitronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), this peppy four-banger puts out 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, good enough for 22 mpg city/30 highway with variable valve timing (VVT).

Standard safety features aboard the 2012 A4 2.0T Premium include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Also standard on the base Premium trim are daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors pre- and post-collision safety systems, and a remote antitheft alarm. Available safety equipment, meantime, includes self-leveling xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and LED daytime running lights. Rear side-mounted airbags are available for this value-laden high-end sedan, as well.

Need some extra traction to go along with the 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium’s entry-level luxury? Check out the 2.0T Quattro Premium with full-time all-wheel drive (AWD). This 5-passenger midsize AWD trim sports standard 17-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof and heated, power-adjustable mirrors, and that’s just on the outside. Inside look for standard leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a leather steering wheel and alloy cabin accents. Also expect power windows, remote power door locks, cruise control, auto climate control and Sun Sensor auto lighting and climate control adjustment. Entertainment is provided by a 180-watt audio system starring an MP3-capable single-CD player and 4 speakers, as well as satellite radio. Limited trunk space (12.4 cubic feet) and cabin storage detract little from this otherwise well-wrought interior.

Option packages for the traction-savvy 2.0T Quattro Premium include the Convenience Package with MMI screen for iPod/audio interface and Bluetooth communications technology, as well as a universal remote garage door opener. The Style Package, meantime, offers a number of exterior upgrades and added safety lighting features. Then there are standalone options, like heated front seats and genuine wood cabin accents.

As with its higher-end siblings, the 2012 A4 2.0T Quattro Premium gets its go from a direct-injected (DI) turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine (I4) that’s mated with the standard 6-speed manual transmission. Expect 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque from this combo, as well as from the available Tiptronic 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Mileage, helped with variable valve timing (VVT), runs 21 mpg city/31 highway for the 6-speed stick-shift and 21/29 with the 8-speed automatic. The Quattro Premium’s AWD system relies on a self-locking, limited-slip mechanical center differential, bolstered by an auto-locking differential in both front and rear.

Primary standard safety features for the 2012 A4 2.0T Quattro Premium include 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Secondary features include daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm. Optional safety equipment includes LED daytime running lights and self-leveling xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights in the Style Package, and standalone rear side-mounted airbags.

As the midlevel trim of the value-heavy 2012 Audi A4 lineup, the 2.0T Premium Plus amps up the posh factor accordingly. Outside, look for a standard power sunroof, heated power-adjustable mirrors and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as alloy dash, door and console accents inspire thoughts of princely luxury. Unfortunately a somewhat cramped 12.4-cubic-foot trunk and a dearth of cabin storage might temper such thoughts a bit. Perhaps, though, standard remote power door locks, power windows, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering will help to redeem this otherwise well-wrought cabin. Then there are such goodies as three-zone automatic climate control bolstered by Sun Sensor automatic lighting and climate control adjustment, not to mention driver memory settings and a universal remote garage door opener to further enhance cabin appreciation. Finally, a 180-watt audio system with single-CD player and 10 speakers comes standard with the 2.0T Premium Plus, as do satellite radio and Bluetooth hands-free technology.

Available, meanwhile, are a number of optional packages, including the Sport Package, with its sport-tuned suspension, S line sport front seats and sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and 19-inch wheels, as well as the sport-tuned suspension. Then there’s the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) hard-drive navigation package with voice-activated navigation/audio/communications functions, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera all displayed on a color monitor with DVD player. Standalone options, additionally, include Audi Advanced Key entry with keyless ignition and upgraded 18-inch wheels, as well as Bang & Olufsen premium audio components.

Sporting the ubiquitous direct-injected (DI) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine and a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT), called the Multitronic by Audi, the front-wheel-drive 2012 A4 2.0T Premium Plus pounds out 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, variable valve timing (VVT) in this peppy turbocharged I4 helps get an impressive 22 mpg city/30 highway.

Safety-wise, the 2012 A4 2.0T Premium Plus boasts 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection, all standard. Also standard are LED daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, self-leveling xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm. Rear side-mounted airbags, meantime, are optional.

With full-time all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus gets through all kinds of weather in entry-level luxury and looks good doing it. This 5-passenger midsize sedan boasts a standard power sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, with leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a leather steering wheel and shift knob, as well as alloy cabin trim accents adorning the inside. Standard convenience items include remote power door locks, power windows, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control and a universal remote garage door opener. Comfort-wise, this snazzy sedan sports three-zone auto climate control bolstered by Sun Sensor automatic adjustment (along with cabin lighting) and driver memory settings. The premium 180-watt audio system, meantime, offers an MP3-capable single-CD player with 10 speakers and satellite radio, with Bluetooth hands-free technology boosting communications. Some grumblings are heard regarding the Quattro Premium Plus’s small trunk (12.4 cubic feet) and dearth of cabin storage, but these details don’t seriously detract from the otherwise well-conceived interior.

In any case, the A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus offers a number of options packages to further mitigate its space-challenged stowage. There is, after all, the S Line and Sport Package with sport-tuned suspension, sport seats (upholstered in Alacantara leather and including upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels with the S Line Package) and sport steering wheel, and there’s the Audi MMI navigation display screen, allowing occupants to interface navigation, audio and communications functions as well as a DVD player, rear-view camera and rear parking sensors. Audi’s Advanced Key remote entry and keyless ignition system is a standalone option, as are a Bang & Olufsen 505-watt premium 14-speaker audio upgrade and genuine wood interior trim inserts.

Driving the 2012 A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus is a peppy turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder powerplant with direct-injection (DI) and variable valve timing (VVT). Mated with either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional Tiptronic 8-speed shiftable automatic, the four-banger pounds out 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, to the tune of 21 mpg city/31 highway with the stick shift and 21/29 with the automatic. A mechanical, limited-slip, self-locking center differential and auto-locking front and rear differentials, meanwhile, ensure power to all four wheels all the time.

Standard primary safety features in the 2012 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head-restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. Further standard safety equipment includes LED daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems, self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and a remote antitheft alarm. Optional safety equipment, meanwhile, includes rear side-mounted airbags.

The flagship of the 2012 Audi A4 fleet is the 2012 2.0T Prestige. This plush 5-passenger entry-level luxury sedan boasts 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, and leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and alloy cabin accents inside. Standard convenience features include Audi Advanced Key remote power door locks and keyless ignition, power windows, cruise control, a universal remote garage door opener and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Passenger comfort, meantime, is ensured with three-zone climate control with Sun Sensor auto adjustment and heated, power-adjustable front seats. Entertainment in this high-end highway cruiser is provided by a 505-watt Bang & Olufsen premium audio system featuring an MP3-capable single-CD player and 14 speakers, as well as satellite radio and iPod audio interface. Finally, this top-shelf trim boasts Audi’s touted MMI audio/communications/navigation interface and display with DVD capability, a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors and a full color monitor, all bundled with Bluetooth hands-free technology.

Options, meanwhile, include the Sport Package with its sport-tuned suspension, sport front seats and sport steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters. Then there’s the S Line Package, also with the sport-tuned suspension, plus upgraded 19-inch wheels and numerous unique exterior and interior upgrades. The Audi Drive Select Package, with four driver-selectable suspension, steering and drivetrain modes is a standalone option for the Prestige trim, as are adaptive cruise control and genuine wood cabin accents. Alas, some less than accommodating cabin storage and a pint-size 12.4-cubic-foot trunk diminish, somewhat, this otherwise well-endowed cabin.

Standard power for the 2012 2.0T Prestige is a direct-injected (DI) turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine. The straight four is managed by a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT) to the tune of 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Expect mileage to be in the vicinity of 22 mpg city/30 highway from the variable-valve-timed (VVT) I4.

The 2012 A4 2.0T Prestige comes with such standard safety features as four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Then there are standard LED daytime running lights, self-leveling xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems, and a remote antitheft alarm. Additionally, Audi’s popular blind-spot warning system is standard for the Prestige, while rear side-mounted airbags are a safety option.

At the pinnacle of the 2012 Audi A4 lineup is the 2.0T Quattro Prestige. This 5-passenger base-luxury midsize sedan has just about everything except, with its smallish (12.4-cubic-feet) trunk and small cabin console and glove box, overwhelming storage capability. Nevertheless, in addition to full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction, drivers will find such standard niceties as a power sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, as well as leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and alloy cabin accents inside. Standard comfort and convenience features include telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, driver's memory settings and Audi’s MMI navigation system with navigation, audio and Bluetooth-integrated communications functions, as well as a rear-view camera, DVD player and rear parking sensors all displayed on a dash-mounted color monitor. Then there are such standard goodies as tri-zone climate control with Sun Sensor auto adjustment (along with ambient lighting adjustment), the Advanced Key system with remote keyless entry and keyless ignition, a universal remote garage door opener and rear parking-assist sensors. The Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, with 505 watts, an MP3-capable single-CD player and 14 speakers is also standard on the top-shelf Quattro Prestige, as are satellite radio and an iPod audio interface.

Options for the 2012 2.0T Quattro Prestige include the Sport Package with sport-tuned suspension, as well as a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, not to mention sport front seats. The S Line Package, meanwhile, offers the sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch upgraded alloy wheels and Alcantara-upholstered sport front bucket seats. The Audi Drive Select Package, with customizable suspension, transmission and steering modes is a standalone option for the Quattro Prestige, as are genuine walnut wood cabin trim inserts and adaptive cruise control.

The ubiquitous direct-injected (DI) turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant gives the 2012 A4 2.0 Quattro Prestige its go, with the standard 6-speed manual transmission allowing 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Look for 21 mpg city/31 highway with the 6-speed stick, or select the available Tiptronic 8-speed shiftable automatic for an estimated 21/29. The full-time all-wheel-drive system, meantime, is managed by a self-locking mechanical limited-slip center differential and auto-locking front and rear differentials.

Safety-wise, the 2012 2.0T Quattro Prestige boasts standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. All this is complemented by standard LED daytime running lights, self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a blind-spot alert system, pre- and post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm. Additionally, rear side-mounted airbags are an optional safety item on this top-shelf sedan.