2022 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 47 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 63 of 90 sedans (2022).
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 | 3,627 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $42,000 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $42,000 |
| S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $42,000 |
| allroad Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| allroad Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| allroad Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 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 | $39,900 |
| 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 | $39,900 |
| 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 | $39,900 |
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 | $39,900 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 6 | 261 hp | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $42,000 | +$2,100 | $1,422 | +$98 |
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 | $39,900 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 201 hp, 29 mpg, $39,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | Hybrid EX-L FWD | 212 hp | 47 mpg | $34,040 | 6.9 s |
| Toyota Avalon | Hybrid XLE FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $37,850 | 7.2 s |
| Volvo S60 | B5 Momentum FWD | 247 hp | 30 mpg | $39,250 | 6.2 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 255 hp | 30 mpg | $41,450 | 5.6 s |
| Lexus ES | ES 300h FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $42,150 | 8.1 s |
A4 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain.
| Measure | 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 362 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | 4,222 lb |
| hp per ton | 144 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $42,000 | $62,650 |
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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