Skip to content
Trimslate
SavedHelp

2008 Audi

A4 Cabriolet

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Audi A4: best and worst years
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet (photo 1 of 4)

Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 2008.

PhotoM 93CC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia 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

HP
200NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.053 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
181 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
3,748 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
191
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS60%
  • ENGINE6%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 219 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.