2006 Audi S4 Avant Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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If family needs find you in the SUV or minivan market, but personal preference points to more spirited forms of transport, take heart! The S4 Avant might be the solution. A beautifully styled automobile with graceful flowing lines and an Audi-quality interior, the subtle front and aft S4 badging hints that beauty does not reside only in its surface shine.

Sequestered in the S4's heated leather Recaro seats, with all controls within perfect ergonomic reach, a twist of the ignition key will begin the aural love affair that reviewers blame for the car's lower-than-Audi-claims mileage figures. This performance wagon boasts Audi's wonderfully refined 4.2-liter, all-aluminum V8, which makes 340 horsepower with steady acceleration to its 7,000-rpm redline. The 0-60 jump takes 5.4 seconds with the 6-speed manual and 5.7 seconds with the Tiptronic six-speed paddle-shifted automatic. The thought of a 4,000-pound wagon that can haul the kids and all their equipment and leave many "sporty" cars contemplating its exhaust pipe quartet should bring a smile to your lips.

The S4 Avant's handling impresses most reviewers. While some delight in full four-wheel drifts through wide sweepers, others grouse over the lack of composure in sharp, tight turns - remember that V8 slung out over the front axle? The highway ride remains tight and firm - as the badging hints, "sport." Reviewers conclude that handling is good, but not great. They tested this wagon as a high-performance automobile, something they wouldn't even contemplate with "ordinary" wagons.

The downside awaits at the gas pump. Purchased new, the S4 Avant's MSRP includes a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax. While the EPA rates it 15 city/21 highway mpg, observed mileage averaged 15.3 mpg: 13 mpg around town and 18 mpg on the highway. As a luxury performance wagon, the Audi S4 Avant offers a great family ride with a luxury price tag.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Mar 09, 2015
The B7 Audi S4 Avant is a much sought after vehicle in today's used car market. It's combination of power and utility is unmatched by most new vehicles and in my opinion it looks much better than all the sporty CUV's out there. You can run errands in it all day long, utilizing the 59 cu ft of cargo space with the seats down or 27.8 cu ft with the seats up. When you're done hauling people and cargo, you can haul ass on long stretches of highway, curvy canyon roads or even the track if you so desire. In stock form this wagon has performance capabilities that put many coupes to shame and there's always the option to go down the aftermarket rabbit hole. I chose to make some minor handling upgrades, replacing the control arms, tie rod ends, upgrading to performance brake pads and adding stainless steel braided brake lines. The only other addition I made was an APR cold air intake to allow the engine to breathe easier, always a plus for a big V8. Inside the car feels new, the Nappa Silk Leather has held up very well, I've treated it regularly with Leather Honey which keeps this premium hide soft and supple. There is no fading anywhere on the dash, all plastics look new and buttons function properly. The interior is a really nice place to be for an extended amount of time, comfortable, quiet and well thought out. These cars were built to last and to be enjoyed on the Autobahn or just running to the market. It is the hot rod family hauler that anyone will enjoy, whether are hardcore driving enthusaist or just someone who enjoys having a bit more power than the average car. The B7 S4 Avant does not disappoint and will make you wonder why Audi stopped bringing such a great car to the US.Mar 09, 2015
by Anonymous
Jan 25, 2014
i love in quality of built so solid driving at high speeds.it not a easy engine to work on but once all done good for a good while......got the car as a trade in engine was defective(timing chains)redid the engine replace the clutch and redid the exhaust...worth all my time and effort.Jan 25, 2014
by Thor S
Nov 26, 2013
Awesome V8 sound. Incredible road handling. Luxurious interior, including premium Bose sound system. The six speed manual is super tight and the brakes are insane. Driving this vehicle is a constant threat to my drivers license and possible jail time.Nov 26, 2013

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: side window

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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