Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -22 City / 25 -30 HWY
Horsepower
211 -265
Seats
4 -5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Loretta S
Very sleek and sporty looking
I own an A4 Prestige edition in Rocket Red. It is a smooth riding sporty car. The only thing I don't like is t is to low to the ground.
accountCircle Sarah R
It is a fast car and I recommend it for car lovers.
I have no problems with my car. It is a nice car I have and I love it I had it for over 4 years now and it has not made any problems for me. It is a nice and comfortable car that you can do your daily to do stuff.
accountCircle Jasmine V
Great car, poor oil consumption.
The main issue that I experience is very high oil consumption. It requires a quart of oil every 150-200 miles. Overall, I really enjoy the vehicle. It is luxurious and drives very smoothly. My vehicle has not broken down in the time that I have had it, so this far it has been extremely reliable as I use it to travel back and forth from southern California to northern California and back for school.
accountCircle Jason H
It is roomy enough for our family of four to fit. Great for gas mileage too.
I love my car, it is sporty and fun to drive. My children love it too. There is enough room for our family.
accountCircle Ryan R
Never to slam my doors shut.
I like that it has all wheel drive. It's also has manual transmission which i love to drive. And it came with navigation
accountCircle Tiffany J
Fantastic awesome wonderful. It is my favorite car to drive.
I have a a4 Audi and I had the car for 3 years and it still drives like the first day I got it. It is very reliable and it is always been my dream car I kid you have a Audi you know what I am talking about it is very comfortable and it be smooth sailing by the way, I call her "Siver".
accountCircle Henry Y
Perfect car for me overall.
I haven't had any issues with this car yet,I am very comfortable with the cars handling and with the seats and all it has enough power for when you need it but is a tamed beast when you don't. The entertainment system is amazing sounds like I am in a concert 24/7, one thing I do dislike is the car having a odd aux cord you have to buy online other than that I am in love with it.
accountCircle Lauren S
Overall good car: gets you where you need to go and does not feel unsafe.
I really do love this vehicle. I plan on buying a newer version when I graduate with my bachelor's degree. The steering on this car is very controlled, which I find very safe. The car drives perfectly well in the winter and snow. I have only had one problem with this vehicle dying because the alternator broke, causing the battery to die. Expensive repairs for a college student (or anyone else for that matter). Great sound system. All over good car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kendra Chambers
Horrible issues
This car has been nothing but problems since day one. The air intake manifold is plastic and malfunctions. Instead of owning up to their mistakes audi would like to charge you 676 dollars for the replacement part not counting labor. The actor arm does not open or close the air flaps. Turbo maintenance is cheap in parts yet expensive in labor. The bolts are impossible to find if you drop them which you will because you need 6 inch extensions for star hex bits for almost anything. There is way too many specialty tools involved in fixing them and you can not afford to fix them because audi is unapologetic andshotty with their craftsmanship and too callus to own up to their mistakes and fix the reliability issues they caused with their shotty workmanship
accountCircle Hank
Timing Chain Time Bomb
Avoid this vehicle AT ALL COST! Known timing chain issues that required a class action lawsuit to remedy. Seriously Google Audi A4 timing belt 2009-2012. This car is a rolling money pit
accountCircle ashlee K
Shift lock button hard to find
I've had the car for a couple years now. Runs great. I bought it pre-owned. Its red with tan leather interior. FM radio no aux input. I use a FM transmitter for music. The seats can be heated to your liking. The one thing I don't like is that the gear release is hidden under the ashtray. Our car wouldn't shift gears due to ' Shift Lock' being on and we couldn't figure out where the button was. It was underneath the astray which forced us to take it apart. Most cars have a button located in an easy visible area.
accountCircle Ingrid M
Really comfortable and pretty. Awesome for independent woman
I like my Audi because it's comfortable. I don`t my Audi because the gas it's really expensive.
accountCircle Rick W
Oil consumption issues Audi a4 2009.
Audi a4 has an oil consumption issues. Lawsuit was against Audi only cover the issue until 80k miles. Unfortunately my car was outside of this warranty and consumes a qt of oil every 200 miles. Get great gas mileage but I do not recommend this year of a4s.
accountCircle Laura R
Too low, bumps easily. But amazing quality.
It is too low, it normally bumps when entering the driveway. The quality is good but I would prefer a car that is taller so I do not have to be so careful on not to bump it each time I get home. Other than that it is good, the insides are amazingly comfortable and the seats are leather which is a nice touch.
accountCircle Garry C
Very expensive vehicle to own and maintain. All-wheel drive and German parts. Beautiful car with incredible sound system and very comfortable seats.
Don't buy one if you can't work on it yourself, it's quite pricey.
accountCircle Scott B
The Good and The Bad Audi A4
Very comfortable ride. Plenty of power. The headliner is already coming down in car however. Transmission seems to be slipping. It has 139,000 miles though. Car looks great and is fast but I would not buy another one. The greatest thing about the car is definitely the quality of the interior except for the headliner.

Audi A4 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0T Prem
211 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Prem Plus
211 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Prestige
211 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Prem Plus
265 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Prestige
265 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T
265 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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2.0T Special Edition
265 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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3.2L
265 HP 21-21 MPG 4 Seats
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3.2L Special Edition
265 HP 21-21 MPG 4 Seats
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2009 Audi A4 Owner Reviews

4.19
36 Reviews
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 3%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Jeffrey M on February 14, 2021
My car has a very smooth suspension and the drive is very comfortable.
The car that I drive is very comfortable. I love the sound system and how good of a driver's car it is. However, it does get a bit expensive to maintain. All around a great vehicle.
accountCircle Sarah R on January 30, 2021
It is a fast car and I recommend it for car lovers.
I have no problems with my car. It is a nice car I have and I love it I had it for over 4 years now and it has not made any problems for me. It is a nice and comfortable car that you can do your daily to do stuff.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kim G.

The pros of the car are it is comfort. The car drives very well and had held up exceptionally well both mechanically as well the body. I like the color choices I had and there is ample room for transporting items.

likeFilled Veronique A.

Drives smooth, looks great, easy to handle, extras- sunroof, stereo, roomy interior, dashboard information center, Bluetooth capability, stylish, affordable, reliable, easy to maintain, dashboard reminders and alerts for service due and issues to attend to.

likeFilled Trevor M.

The pro to my Audi A4 is that it is a very comfortable ride. It has plenty of trunk space for whatever you may need to store. It is a fun car to drive, you can either take it slow or go fast if needed. Sport mode makes it even more fun. I love being able to have plenty of room to take passengers along with me. Easily fits 4, and maybe 5.

likeFilled Hanh N.

It offers a smooth ride. The acceleration is good making it easy to merge, change lanes, etc. It has excellent safety features. It is a very reliable car. It is comfortable for both the driver and as a passenger. The all-wheel drive feature is great for adverse weather conditions.

likeFilled Jerry A.

The car has been very reliable. Between city and highway driving the fuel economy was better than expected. For winter driving the all wheel drive system has been extremely helpful. Features like the power sunroof, one touch up and down windows make summer driving fun.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kim G.

A con is that the car burns through oil so I often have to stop at the dealer for a top off in between oil changes. This can be very unnerving the first time it happens and you are not near a dealership to stop at. It is also an issue when are somewhere a dealership is not close by.

dislikeFilled Veronique A.

It is a specialty foreign car. But once we found a great mechanic capable of performing regular maintenance, we have not had any issues. We use premium fuel and make sure to keep up on oil changes, brake service, changing spark plugs, filters, routine diagnostics and maintenance.

dislikeFilled Trevor M.

Cons is that it is a little tight fit sometimes for bigger people. Gas mileage is ok, but it is an older car so not expected to have the greatest. Wish I had a navigation system and Bluetooth for music from my phone.

dislikeFilled Hanh N.

While it is a reliable car, should anything need to be repaired the expenses (e.G., Parts) can be costly when the car is no longer under warranty. Maintenance on the car is best done by experts in German vehicles, which can sometimes be harder to find without going to a dealership.

dislikeFilled Jerry A.

In 2015 the timing chain on the vehicle failed which caused some significant repairs to be required on the vehicle. The car required a new camshaft, new timing chain tensioner, and was in the shop for over 3 weeks.

Ranks #11 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Audi A4 has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.78
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4.75
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4.19

Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Audi A4 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #6 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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36 MPG
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31 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2009 Audi A4 A Good Car?

Yes, it would be my first choice in car when I buy a new one. I have found the cr to be extremely reliable and comfortable.
Kimberly G.
Yes - I love having a convertible & enjoy driving a luxury sports car. It's expensive to maintain and repair but I have enjoyed driving this vehicle.
Marsha H.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Audi A4?

The car has been very reliable. My only complaint is that it burn oils so I often have to stop by to have the oil topped off between oil changes.
Kimberly G.
It has some issues in it's older years & requires a good amount of maintenance which is generally expensive
Brooke K.

Is The 2009 Audi A4 A Good Value?

I believe I originally paid around 35k. I think it has been a good value it still looks a runs great.
Kimberly G.
My car was purchased used about 3 years ago for $14,000. I'm not sure how much this car cost when it was new but I know newer models are quite pricey.
Kelsey M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to connect phone to audi a4 2009?

Answer: To connect the phone to the AudiA4 2009, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=KPtvkBPw-WM You will come into problems with the sound. This could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to...

How much oil does the 2009 Audi A4 take?

Answer: The 2009 AudiA4 uses up to 4.8 quarts of oil in its inline-4Cylinder engine. It can hold up to 6.9 quarts in the v6. It uses SAE 5w-40, 0w-40, 5w-30, or 0w-30 viscosity fully synthetic motor oil. You can find...

Does the 2009 Audi A4 have navigation?

Answer: Depending on Your chosen trim level and configuration of the 2009 AudiA4, You may or may not have an equipped navigation system. This is a part of the available infotainment upgrade package, so it may come on...

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Safety & Reliability

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