2002 Audi A4 3.0 FWD CVT
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- Photo: 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro in Light Silver Metallic, Front Right, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A4 1.8T 8E white by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: A4 B6 8H Cabriolet Verdeck geschlossen by Sebastian6186, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A4 rear by M 93 ( talk ) 20:04, 21 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audis-20 (6024486143) by Paul Frederickson from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Audi A4 3.0 FWD CVT is a 220-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,390 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 220 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The A4 measures 179.0 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,462 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,390 ($56,708 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6, 3.0L naturally aspirated, 30-valve |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Injection Type | SEFI (sequential electronic fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT, multitronic) |
| Final Drive | 4.78 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Four-link independent w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Trapezoidal-link w/stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.3 x 0.98 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.6 x 0.39 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 |
| Tires Front | P215/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Front Track | 60.2 in |
| Rear Track | 60.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,462 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Audi A4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 23, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
NHTSA campaign 21V470000
Mar 7, 2014 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
NHTSA campaign 14E007000
189 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Audi A4
Owner Complaints
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Audi A4 (13 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 76 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Equipment | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 AUDI A4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.