Car financing: 1997 Audi A4
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Audi A4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
1997 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 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) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) |
| Width | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) |
| Height | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) | 1,590 kg (3,505 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 1997 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 5 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 98 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (34), suspension (19) and service brakes (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V471000 | 2022-07-01 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 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 inflator may absorb moisture, causing the... |
| 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. |
| 97V115000 | 1997-07-22 | seat belts:rear/other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Audi A4?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Audi A4; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 1997 Audi A4 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Plan on about 34 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 11.2 L/100 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $196 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The A4 in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. It measures 4.52 m long by 1.73 m wide. It fits most condo and driveway spots. Luggage space is 396 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the A4
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the A4 for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.60 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ask us
Rent it for a week, then decide: 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 1997 Audi A4 from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Audi A4
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Audi A4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Audi A4
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Audi A4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Audi A4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
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.