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2005 Audi

A4 Cabriolet

Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Audi A4: best and worst years
2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet (photo 1 of 2)
2005 photoRutger van der MaarCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)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

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,583 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
79 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
219
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING38%
  • AIR BAGS20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • ENGINE4%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 265 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.