2008 Audi A4 Avant Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$32,000 to $38,250

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The Avant wagon underwent redesign with the rest of the A4 line in 2005. The 2008 model line has undergone only minor changes since 2007. The highly acclaimed Audi Quattro four wheel drive system, a sophisticated ESP stability control system, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, and front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard on Avant wagons. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the A4 as a "Top Safety Pick" in the midsize category.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter, 200-hp I4 or a 3.2-liter, 255-hp V6 are offered and both couple to either a six-speed manual transmission or the six-speed Tiptronic automatic. The Avant turbo 4 with Tiptronic covered 0-60 in 7.6. Reviewers noted some turbo lag with the heavier Avant. The V6 provided more comfortable highway cruising. Either engine still affords a sporty drive with the Quattro setup and the compact wagon's taunt, but comfortable suspension. The Avant, like its leaner A4 siblings, is at home in the twisties with some reviewers "forgetting" they were driving a wagon. EPA gives City/Highway for turbo 4 with manual transmission: 20/28 mpg.

The interior carries on the high standards of Audi workmanship, design and finish and of the A4's lack of rear seating space. Driver seating is ample and ergonomically well designed. Some reviewers found the controls "a bit complex." The Avant provides 27.8 cu.ft. of luggage space (all seats in place) and a maximum cargo space (rear seats folded) of 59 cu.ft., which is adequate but less than its class competitors.

The Avant is an elegant compact sport wagon with proven all-weather capabilities and excellent standard safety features. Reviewers, however, point out that Audi's long option list can quickly make the wagon a rather pricey indulgence.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Steve M
Dec 04, 2022
No one should but these cars. Get a BMW or go with a cool over land truck. Stay away from these. Dec 04, 2022
by LEYTON J
May 11, 2015
For a wagon, this is a fantastically great handling car and for a small engine has outstanding performance. The six speed manual is nice, 6th gear could be a bit higher for US speeds. Sports car handling in sheep's clothing. May 11, 2015
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2014
fun, fast, easy to drive car. can switch into sport shift when you want to take control or leave in auto when you want to kick back. great car to get into audi line of vehicles. unique sport wagon style.Jan 26, 2014

2008 Audi A4 Avant Pricing

Original MSRP
$32,000 to $38,250
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

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

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.54 · Limited slip differential: center

Exterior Features

Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black

Safety

Impact sensor: post-collision safety system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.89 · Limited slip differential: center

Exterior Features

Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: self-leveling

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black

Safety

Impact sensor: post-collision safety system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.54 · Limited slip differential: center

Exterior Features

Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black

Safety

Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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