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2001 Audi

A4 Avant quattro

Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo

Audi A4: best and worst years
2001 Audi A4 Avant quattro (photo 1 of 5)

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Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
170NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.054 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,164 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
89 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
31 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
131
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING21%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • POWER TRAIN3%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 145 total.

Audi A4: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.