2009 Audi

A4 Cabriolet

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

Audi A4: best and worst years

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: 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: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
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: 55 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
GVWR class: Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 144
Reported injuries: 3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

AIR BAGS30%
ENGINE26%
STEERING9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 176 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.