2018 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Premium Plus 6MT
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The 2018 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Premium Plus 6MT is a 252-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,700 MSRP.
It makes 252 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The A4 measures 186.1 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,582 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,675 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 252 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8.0 |
| Tires Front | P245/40HR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/40HR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.1 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,582 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Audi A4 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 10, 2021 · SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
NHTSA campaign 21V874000
43 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4
Owner Complaints
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi A4 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
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 2018 AUDI A4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.