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2020 Audi A4

The 2020 Audi A4 is a compact car, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2020 Audi A4
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Combined MPG
30
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$41,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Model year2020
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
CO₂ tailpipe295 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2550

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
A430 MPG combined
A4 allroad quattro26 MPG combined
A4 quattro27 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

A430 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 5% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$722/mo
Amount financed
$36,900
Total interest
$6,419
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5-year fuel cost
$6,700

$1,340/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG30
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (3)

  • TIRES22V034000 · 2022-01-26

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000 · 2021-04-26

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

  • SEATS21V874000 · 2021-11-10

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Audi A4?

The 2020 Audi A4 is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2020 Audi A4 reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Audi A4. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Audi A4?

The 2020 Audi A4 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Audi A4?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Audi A4 costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Audi A4?

The 2020 Audi A4 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC