2001AudiA4Audi A42001 Audi A4 1.8T Avant Quattro WagonWagonWagonAWDGermanyThe entire Audi lineup receives a new 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and no-charge scheduled maintenance, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years. All A4s are now equipped with head protection airbags, have lengthier oil change intervals, and an optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The 1.8T engine gets a horsepower boost from 150 to a racy 170 and meets ULEV standards.Available Quattro all-wheel drive, powerful 1.8T motor, attractive exterior styling. Confusing dash layout, not much rear legroom, Quattro version can feel lethargic.Audi's A4 is sleek, sophisticated, speedy and has won praise from the worldwide automotive media. Small and safe, the A4 has scored well in government crash testing. For U.S. buyers, this translates into a competent alternative to the BMW 3 Series, the Acura TL and the Volvo S40, among others. For 2001, four versions are available: the A4 1.8T Sedan and 1.8T Avant Wagon, and the A4 2.8 Sedan and 2.8 Avant Wagon. The numerical designations refer to engine size. The 1.8T models get a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that now produces 170 horsepower and 166 foot-pounds of torque. Vehicles with a 2.8 designation have a 2.8-liter V6 filling their engine bays. The six-cylinder makes 190 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque. Both engines can be ordered with a five-speed manual or a five-speed Tiptronic automanual transmission. Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system is standard on Avant wagons and optional on the sedans. Besides engine selection, the 1.8T vehicles differ from the 2.8 models in only minor trim. The 2.8 Sedan and Avant have bigger wheels and tires, 10-way power seats, aluminum trim on the window frames, and wood interior decor. All cars feature goodies like a new Sport 3-spoke steering wheel with Tiptronic control buttons for the auto tranny, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, heated outside mirrors and windshield-wiper nozzles, an eight-speaker CD audio system, and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Avant wagons have 31.3 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seat up and 63.7 cubic feet of cargo room with the seat folded down. They also come with a retractable rear luggage cover, a luggage net, and a three-point center seatbelt. Tether anchors for a child seat are standard as well. Audi buyers can also personalize their cars by choosing from three different interior themes: Ambition, Ambiente and Advance. The three environments, as Audi calls them, differ by the texture and appearance of the seat upholstery and the color and type of genuine wood or aluminum trim. Main options offered by Audi include a Bose premium sound system, a six-disc CD changer, a navigation system, and sport seats. With prices starting in the mid-20s, consumers can get a status car that's comfortable and costs less than it does to send your kid to college. Pricing can escalate when heavily equipped, but the A4 is still one of the best entry-luxury sedans on the market. BMW 3-SeriesSaab 9-3Volkswagen PassatVolvo V40450,000450,0003Unlimited12UnlimitedNANANA41.8 litersInline170 hp @ 5900 rpm166 ft-lbs. @ 1950 rpm176.7 in.68.2 in.56.7 in.3351 lbs.102.6 in.38.2 in.37.8 in.54.7 in.53.4 in.NANA41.3 in.33.4 in.31.3 cu.ft.StandardStandardStandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableOptionalRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested15.9 gal.22 mpg / 30 mpg350 mi. / 477 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$24,470$27,2907.35%$575N/ANo Holdback1.8T SEDAN (5M): 1.8L I4 DOHC SMPI 20-valve intercooled turbo, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed OD manual transmission; engine oil cooler; 90-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.7 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear non-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with engine-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 15.9 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps, headlamp washer; front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 15" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P205/60HR15 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heatducts; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, cassette, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, theft deterrent, and window grid antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks; cell phone pre-wiring, power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, smokers' package, first aid kit; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval; driver's and front passenger's front and seat-mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; security system includes ignition disable and panic alarm; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer jets, sun visor strip, rear windowdefroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's front seats include 6-way adjustment; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with tilt headrests, rear center armrest with storage; height-adjustable front seatbelts, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, aluminum dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gear shift knob, aluminum door panel insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, driver's side auxiliary visor; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front cupholder, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargonet, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, black front windshield molding, black side and rear window moldings and body-colored door handles.
1.8T QUATTRO SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of 1.8T SEDAN (5M) equipment): Full-time 4-wheel drive, 3.89 axle ratio; rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar; and a 16.4 gal. capacity fuel tank.
2.8 SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of 1.8T QUATTRO SEDAN (5M) equipment): 2.8L V6 DOHC SMPI 30-valve engine with variable valve timing; electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 120-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.29 axle ratio; rear non-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P205/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; seating capacity of 5, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way adjustment, 2-way power lumbar support; genuine wood dashboard insert, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert, chrome interior accents and chrome side window moldings.
2.8 QUATTRO SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of 2.8 SEDAN (5A) equipment): 5-speed OD manual transmission; Full-time 4-wheel drive, 3.89 axle ratio; rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment.
AVANT QUATTRO WAGON (5M) (in addition to or instead of QUATTRO SEDAN (5M) equipment): roof rack; integrated roof antenna; fixed 1/4 vent windows; fixed interval rear wiper; center pass-thru armrest with skibag and a cargo cover.