DecodedCars2024 Audi A4
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan Quattro, Allroad Quattro
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 261 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 26 city / 35 hwy
- Length
- 187.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3,633–3,854 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- Modest powerUp to 261 hp, versus about 349 hp for similar 2024 models.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Audi A4 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,633 lb (4dr Sedan Quattro).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway), 8% better than the 2024 compact car average of 27.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2024
- Best combined MPG up from 28 to 30
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 A4 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ingolstadt, Germany · Neckarsulm, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2024 A4 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan Quattro | 187.4 in | 72.8 in | 56.3 in | 111 in | 61.8 / 61 in | 3,633 lb | 56/44 |
| Allroad Quattro | 187.4 in | 72.8 in | 59.1 in | 111 in | 62.2 / 61.8 in | 3,854 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 35 / 30 | +8% | $2,750 | 300 |
| A4 S line quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | -3% | $3,050 | 330 |
| A4 allroad quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 30 / 26 | -5% | $3,150 | 346 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated | – |
Similar 2024 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 (this car) | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 3 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 5 |
| 2024 Audi A6 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A4.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2024 Audi A4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Audi A4 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Tires › Sidewall — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Steering — 1 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Audi A4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other A4 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 A4 | 29 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 A4 | 28 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 11 |
| 2022 A4 | 29 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2021 A4 | 28 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 13 |
| 2020 A4 | 30 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 158 |
| 2019 A4 | 30 | 186.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 A4 | 31 | 186.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 54 |
| 2017 A4 | 31 | 186.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 87 |
| 2016 A4 | 27 | 185 in | Not rated | 3 | 26 |
| 2015 A4 | 26 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 43 |
| 2014 A4 | 26 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 70 |
| 2013 A4 | 26 | 185 in | Not rated | 4 | 90 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →