Trade in: 2001 Audi A4
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
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- Combined
- 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
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2001 Audi A4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 | $18.72 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $22.93 |
2001 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2001 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 131 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (39), electrical system (35) and engine and engine cooling (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V470000 | 2021-06-23 | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Audi A4 for buyers
No 2001 Audi A4 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2001 Audi A4 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 131 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
Under the hood: the 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 10.2 L/100 km combined: about 31 litres every 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $17.85 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 396 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the A4
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.50 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.85 in fuel.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Next step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2001 Audi A4 from us first.
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Buying the 2001 Audi A4
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Audi A4?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 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 2001 Audi A4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Audi A4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3570.00.
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.