Audi A4 2001–2005 car dimensions: 4545 mm long, 1772 mm wide and 1428 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,365 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
Electronic dual-zone climate control is standard across the range, with independent settings for driver and passenger. Cruise control comes as standard on SE and Sport trims. Acoustic parking sensors are optional, available for rear only or front and rear. The standard radio is a Chorus II RDS cassette unit. Concert II with CD is optional on higher trims, and satellite navigation with a 5-inch monitor is also optional. No advanced driver aids like automatic emergency braking appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 442 litres with seats up and expands to 1184 litres with the rear seats folded. A twin-level luggage floor and removable cover with dividing net are standard on the Avant.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg on a 12% gradient and 1500 kg on 8%. Unbraked towing is 720 kg. Payload is 550 kg based on unladen weight of 1365 kg and gross of 1915 kg. Sports suspension is available as an option or standard on Sport models.
The cabin is refined and well insulated for a quiet ride. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted on most versions. Front seats give solid support with manual adjustment as standard. multi-way power adjustment and heating are available on higher grades. A glass sunroof is optional. The Avant load bay is practical with split-folding rear seats.
Unleaded Super 95 RON fuel
Long-life service according to indicator up to 19,000 km or 2 years
Euro NCAP adult occupant protection 4 stars
Standard ESP, ABS/EBD, brake assist
Standard front airbags, side airbags and sideguard head airbags
Fully galvanised body with front and rear crumple zones
The 2.0 petrol runs on unleaded Super 95 RON. Official combined consumption sits around the mid-30s mpg UK figure with CO2 near 190 g/km.
Servicing follows the long-life indicator, with intervals up to 19,000 km or two years depending on conditions. Oil capacity is modest and the engine uses a timing belt that needs regular attention.
Safety kit includes ESP as standard along with ABS, EBD and brake assist. Front, side and sideguard curtain airbags protect occupants. The car scored four stars for adult protection in Euro NCAP testing, with strong side-impact results. The body is fully galvanised and features crumple zones plus extra side protection.
Keep the car by following the service indicator and checking the timing belt interval. Parts remain widely available and the galvanised body resists corrosion well when maintained.
Length 4545 mm, Width 1772 mm, Height 1428 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (A4 2001–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK Technical Data – Audi A4 Avant 2.0, July 2003, Audi UK A4 Saloon and Avant price list, February 2003: standard driver, passenger and front side airbags plus SIDEGUARD, Audi of America 2003 A4 Avant technical specifications: ground clearance.