2016 Audi A4 Avant



For more than two decades now, the Avant models from Audi have been enjoying growing success; they offer a unique combination of esthetic design and functional utility. The new A4 Avant continues this tradition - with even more space and elegance. The maximum loading volume adds up to 1,510 liters with the rear-seat backrest folded flat. That backrest is split 40:20:40 and can be folded down to the seat cushions using levers in the sides of the luggage compartment.



With the rear-seat backrest in the normal position, the Audi A4 Avant offers a loading space of 505 liters, which is 15 liters more than the previous model. The loading sill is just 63 centimeters high and is scratch-protected by a stainless-steel cover. The loading width is exactly one meter.


With its cuboid shape, the luggage compartment offers great utility. A partition net and roof rails are standard equipment, as is the electrical luggage-space cover. Running on rails in the D-pillars, it glides upwards automatically when the tailgate is opened and back down again when it is closed, guaranteeing clear vision through the rear window at all times.

If desired, Audi supplies further practical features. They include a variably foldable luggage-compartment mat for dividing up and protecting the loading space, a storage and luggage-compartment package with nets and straps as well as a rail system for highly flexible use of the luggage space. The related load-securing set consisting of a telescopic rod, straps and moveable eyelets can be stored in a recess in the loading floor. The tow-bar unlocks electrically by push-button; the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant are approved for towing trailers of up to 2,100 kilograms with gradients of up to eight percent.


Premium, light, spacious - the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant surpass their predecessors in almost all interior dimensions. Shoulder width and head clearance for driver and front-seat passenger have increased by 11 and 24 millimeters. Interior length has grown by 17 millimeters and rear legroom is actually 23 millimeters larger. The new Audi models set the benchmark in their class in these important criteria.

All four seats therefore offer a feeling of genuine spaciousness. The interior design underscores this impression, as its clear architecture is strictly focused on horizontal lines. This principle is most apparent with the low dashboard - it seems to float in space, supplemented by the cover over the combination instrument and the Audi virtual cockpit.

The Audi virtual cockpit is available as a high-end option, provided that MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch is on board. Its 12.3-inch LCD monitor with a resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels ensures highly detailed graphics. For example, engine speed calculated 60 times a second so that the virtual needle is extremely precise and moves smoothly. Scroll-down lists follow a physical model so that factors such as inertia, elasticity and damping are considered.

The Audi virtual cockpit presents information comprehensively and in various ways - from the navigation arrows to dynamic animations and the infotainment features (including connect services) as well as the graphics of some assistance systems. The display changes its color design depending on the basic menu: orange in the media menu and green in the telephone menu for example. At the lower edge, there are permanent displays of exterior temperature, time of day and mileage, as well as warning symbols and other information.


At market launch in Europe, the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant will be available with a choice of three TFSI and four TDI engines delivering maximum power of between 150 hp and 272 hp. Compared with the previous model, their fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 21 percent, while their power output has increased by up to 25 percent. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. There is a standard 12-liter tank or an optional 24-liter tank for the required AdBlue additive.

The Audi A4 Avant g-tron is the second model after the A3 Sportback g-tron that customers can run on compressed natural gas (CNG) or Audi e-gas. Its 2.0 TFSI engines has an output of 170 hp and torque of 270 Nm.

Manual transmission, S tronic and tiptronic, front-wheel and quattro drive - there are various solutions for power transmission in the new A4 models. Tailored technology is available for each engine.