Audi A4 2004–2008 car dimensions: 4586 mm long, 1772 mm wide and 1427 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,340 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control is optional. Parking sensors are optional, typically rear only or front and rear on higher packs. A 6.5-inch LCD screen comes only with certain packages for navigation or audio. No modern smartphone integration or advanced active safety systems appear in the equipment lists. The cabin uses quality soft plastics with aluminium or wood inlays depending on trim, plus a driver-focused layout with analogue gauges and multi-info display.
Boot holds 460 litres with seats up. Folding the rear seats expands it to 720 litres. The opening is relatively small and the load lip is present, but the floor is wide and includes an underfloor tray for extra practicality.
Braked towing capacity is 1400 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits at 475 kg. Sport suspension is available as an option for firmer handling.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Front seats have manual fore/aft and height adjustment as standard. Electric multi-way adjustment and memory are optional. 4-way electric lumbar support is optional. Sports seats with better side support are optional. Double glazing is optional for better cabin acoustics. A cooling box in the glove compartment is optional.
2.0 petrol combined fuel use 8.0 l/100 km
Fixed service every 15 000 km or 12 months. LongLife up to 30 000 km or 24 months
Euro NCAP adult occupant 4 stars
Standard ESP 8.0, ABS, brake assist, front airbags, front side airbags, sideguard curtain airbags, active front head restraints
The 2.0 petrol returns a combined figure of 8.0 l/100 km under the NEDC cycle used at the time. Tank capacity is around 70 litres on most versions.
Service follows either a fixed schedule of oil changes every 15 000 km or 12 months, or the LongLife system that can stretch to 30 000 km or 24 months depending on driving style. Brake fluid is due every two years. Timing belt intervals on belt-driven engines are typically 180 000 km.
Standard safety kit includes the Bosch ESP 8.0 system with ABS, EBD, ASR, EDL and hydraulic brake assist, dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, full sideguard curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Rear side airbags were optional. Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult occupant protection.
The car is well built with a galvanised body and 12-year anti-perforation warranty. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engines reliable. parts remain widely available.
Length 4586 mm, Width 1772 mm, Height 1427 mm, Wheelbase 2648 mm (A4 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK, Technical Data – Audi A4 2.0, Programme, the same list prints 131 mph, Audi of America, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T Sedan Technical Specifications: loaded ground clearance.