Audi launches A4 2.0 TDI - averages 4.4 L/100km

Audi A4 2.0 TDI e 08.11.2010

Currently on sale in Germany

Following their announcement in April, Audi has launched the new A4 2.0 TDI.

Available as a sedan and wagon, the high-efficiency model features a two-liter diesel engine with 100 kW (136 PS / 134 hp) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired to an optimized six-speed manual transmission, which allows the sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph). In Avant guise, 0-100 km/h takes 9.8 seconds and the top speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).

More importantly, the sedan averages 4.4 L/100km (53 US mpg) while the Avant returns 4.6 L/100km (51 US mpg). Furthermore, CO2 emissions are relatively low as the sedan emits 115 g/km and the wagon produces 120 g/km.

To get these stellar figures, the 2.0 TDI has been outfitted with an aerodynamic body kit, a reduced ride height, and 16-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling resistance tires. Additionally, the onboard computer offers tips about maximizing fuel economy.

Currently on sale in Germany, the A4 2.0 TDI sedan starts at €31,600 while the wagon retails for €33,250.

Source: Audi

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Audi boosts efficiency again: A4 consumes just 4.4 liters per 100 km (53.46 US mpg)

Sedan emits 115 grams of CO2 per kilometer (185.07 grams per mile)
Powerful two-liter TDI with 100 kW (136 hp) and 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque
Potent technologies from the modular efficiency platform

Audi is further improving the efficiency of its models. Starting immediately, two new versions of the best-selling A4 that consume less fuel than ever are available in Germany. The sedan consumes just 4.4 liters of diesel per 100 km (53.46 US mpg) on average, with CO2 emissions of 115 grams per km (185.07 g/mile). These same figures for the A4 Avant are 4.6 liters (51.13 US mpg) and 120 grams (193.12). CO2 emissions have been reduced by four and nine grams, respectively, compared with the previous models.

Efficiency at Audi does not come at the expense of sportiness. The new models have powerful engines. Their two-liter TDI generates 100 kW (136 hp) and 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque, the latter of which is available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. The sedan accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 9.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 215 km/h (133.59 mph); the Avant completes the standard sprint in 9.8 seconds and reaches 208 km/h (129.25 mph).

The two new A4 models use the technologies from Audi's modular efficiency platform. All the gear ratios of their six-speed manual transmissions were lengthened slightly, and the forged 16-inch alloy wheels are shod with 206/60 tires that have been optimized with respect to rolling resistance. Aerodynamic tweaks to the body and a lower ride height improves the drag coefficient, while the on-board computer with efficiency program gives the driver tips about when to shift and on fuel-efficient driving.

Audi offers the two new efficiency top models in the A4 series in the Attraction trim line. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI (100 kW 115 g CO2/km) has a base price of €31,600; prices for the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (100 kW 120 g CO2/km) start at €33,250.

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Francois

It is sad that if you have to have efficiency the car must be outfited in rather smaller and boring wheels. Anyway I think it's a great fuel economy.

November 8, 2010 1:10 pm

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SebXX

Indeed, it's just facts that bigger wheels means more effort/more fuel.

November 8, 2010 1:17 pm

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HEMI426

This is one of those cars that don't need to have big wheels to look good.

November 8, 2010 1:39 pm

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Fourie_00

if you went up at least to 17" with lower profile thus decreasing the weight of the wheel and also fitting low rolling resistant tyres it should improve shouldnt it? overall wheel dims stay the same with a bit less rubber should work. anyways probably has a DPF that will activate every second tank full and increase fuel economy to 12 ltrs/100km for about 45mins during the cleaning process.

November 8, 2010 3:26 pm

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scratchy996

do they even make 17" that narrow ?

November 9, 2010 12:00 am

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khd

Great stuff frugal diesels FTW! but btw were yet to see an RS4 for this A4 model or am i wrong?

November 8, 2010 3:55 pm

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loki

You are not wrong. The worse is that it is quite possible they never make an RS4 model for this generation of the A4, because the A5 (RS5) has now entered the scene. That's a shame, because they don't have a proper 4 door high performance saloon anymore. BMW still makes the M3 as a 2 and 4 door model - and that's great.

November 8, 2010 9:26 pm

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Aesthetics

.....and the people who buy this car could no care less about the wheels other than the tyres being cheap as well

November 8, 2010 9:36 pm

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Kid_Voltron

there's nothing new about A4's with 16" wheels...I don't know why guys think that is the determining factor in this cars effeciency figures? @ scratchy996: you surely can't tell what the width of a tyre is by 16" narrow to a 17" by just reading 16"? some 16" tyres by reading the diameter ... some 16" are way wider than some 17" ...

November 9, 2010 1:51 am

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sideskraper

You can if you read properly, 16" 206/60.

November 9, 2010 6:41 am

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Sacto8780

Interestingly, such a model _could_ make it to the USA, mostly by putting in the 2.0-liter 140 bhp TDI engine found on the VW Jetta and using the 7-speed DSG gearbox.

November 9, 2010 7:01 am

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bentley

The fuel comsumption is not that special. I drive an 8 year old Audi 1,9 Tdi SE Avant. I had it re-mapped a couple of years ago. My long term average on short urban trips is 58.5mpg. The power is up to 170bhp. On a long motorway trips I can average over 70mpg. Why can't Audi do this to new cars?

November 9, 2010 3:42 pm

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