Audi A4 Avant 2012–2016 car dimensions: 4699 mm long, 1826 mm wide and 1436 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,565 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has automatic climate control as standard, usually single-zone with pollen filter. A colour MMI screen of around 6.5 inches handles radio and vehicle settings via rotary control. Cruise control, rear parking sensors, front sensors, reversing camera, side assist and active lane assist are all optional extras available on higher grades or as packages. No smartphone integration like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is listed for this generation.
Boot volume is 490 litres with seats up and 1430 litres with the rear bench folded. The load lip sits at 631 mm and the opening is wide with a sliding cover and bag hooks for everyday use.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg on a 12 percent gradient and 1700 kg on 8 percent. Unbraked limit is 750 kg. Payload sits near 495 kg based on the 1565 kg kerb weight with driver and 2060 kg gross vehicle weight. Roof load is limited to 90 kg.
The cabin offers solid space for five with good head and leg room front and rear. Standard seats give firm support and height adjustment. Higher grades add sport seats with pronounced bolsters and power lumbar. Optional climate comfort seats add active ventilation plus heating. Power multi-way front seats and memory are available on upper trims. A two-piece panoramic glass roof opens the space on Avant models when specified. Acoustic glazing cuts road and wind noise on equipped cars. Heated front seats are common on mid trims. outer rear seat heating and a heated steering wheel are further options. Materials feel solid with soft-touch surfaces and clear controls.
Premium unleaded 95 RON fuel. combined consumption 6.1 l/100 km, CO2 141 g/km.
LongLife service indicator up to 19,000 miles or 2 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (adult 93 %, child 84 %, pedestrian 39 %, assist 71 %).
Standard ESP with brake assist, ABS, dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, Isofix.
The 1.8 TFSI runs on 95 RON premium unleaded. Official combined figure is 6.1 l/100 km with 141 g/km CO2. Tank holds 63 litres. Real-world use sits close to the stated combined number on mixed roads.
Service follows the LongLife indicator, maximum 19,000 miles or two years. Warranty covers three years or 60,000 miles, paint three years and rust perforation twelve years. Chain-driven cams need no scheduled belt change.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars under the 2009 protocol that covers this generation. Adult protection scored 93 %, child 84 %. Standard kit includes ESP, ABS with brake assist, dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags and Isofix anchors. Optional pre-sense systems add further collision prep on higher specs.
Keep the car by following the service indicator and using correct 95 RON fuel. Regular checks of oil, brakes and tyres maintain the solid structure and quiet cabin. Optional acoustic glass and climate seats help long-term comfort on high-mileage examples.
Length 4699 mm, Width 1826 mm, Height 1436 mm, Wheelbase 2808 mm (A4 Avant 2012–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi France catalogue Audi A4, A4 Avant, A4 allroad quattro, S4 and S4 Avant, price list TARIF061212/A4), Avant dimensions, 490/1430 l VDA luggage and approx.