1996 Audi A4 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Audi A4 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1996 Audi A4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.65 | $20.65 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
1996 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | A4 4dr Sedan | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) |
| Width | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) |
| Height | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (32), suspension (23) and service brakes (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V403000 | 2006-10-23 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 00V317000 | 2000-10-11 | electrical system:ignition:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 97V175000 | 1997-10-08 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| 96V088000 | 1996-05-23 | electrical system:horn | THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1996 Audi A4?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1996 Audi A4 for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1996 Audi A4, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the A4
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, suspension and service brakes.
The figures, translated
The engine is the 2.8L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Plan on about 35 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $61.95 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. It measures 4.52 m long by 1.73 m wide. It fits most condo and driveway spots. In plain terms, its 396 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the A4 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Audi A4 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Audi A4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Audi A4
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Audi A4?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Audi A4 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Audi A4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Audi A4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4130.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.