2021 Audi A4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 261 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 43 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 58 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,726 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $40,900 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,726 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $40,900 |
| S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,726 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $40,900 |
| allroad Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| allroad Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| allroad Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,682 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 6.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $39,100 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,682 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 6.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $39,100 |
| 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,682 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 6.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $39,100 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 3 | 201 hp | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $39,100 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 6 | 261 hp | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $40,900 | +$1,800 | $1,422 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 9 | 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $39,100 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 201 hp, 27 mpg, $39,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in | FWD | 212 hp | 68 mpg | $33,400 | 8.1 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid Touring FWD | 212 hp | 43 mpg | $36,440 | 6.9 s |
| Toyota Avalon | Hybrid XLE FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $37,100 | 7.2 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 221 hp | 29 mpg | $37,850 | 6.3 s |
| Lexus ES | ES 300h FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $41,910 | 8.1 s |
| Jaguar XF | S Sedan RWD | 247 hp | 28 mpg | $43,995 | 6.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
A4 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi A4: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2021 Audi A4 | 2021 Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 350 F Sport RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 311 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lb | 3,748 lb |
| hp per ton | 140 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| MSRP | $40,900 | $42,950 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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