2012 Audi A4 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
211
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Courtney S
The 2012 Audi A4 is my favorite car that I have owned.
This car has not presented any issues and is one of the best cars I have owned. It rides very smooth and is comfortable to sit in for long car rides. I also have really enjoyed the features it has such as the phone feature. The car also gets very good gas mileage.
accountCircle Nan G
Comfortable and fun ride.
Not as happy about only automatic transmissions available vs. Manual. So, performance not as much fun. But has pep and power. No mechanical problems and very comfortable ride. This is my 4th Audi.
accountCircle Patricia E
Best of the best. Audi is an all around great car.
I love my audi so much. It gets around great in the snow we get in the northeast. It has a lot of power when I need to pass or pull out into highway speed traffic. It is very reliable I have never had any problems so far had it since 2014. It has plenty of legroom front and back.
accountCircle Haley C
Just because the car looks really nice, there is a lot of extra upkeep with it that people have to factor in when getting the car
It has a really sleek design, rides nicely and accelerates fast, but if something is wrong with it, you have to buy Audi parts which are expensive and get premium gas which is also more expensive than regular
accountCircle Mysrev C
Performance of Audi a4 2012. Runs smoothly, and is reliable.
Performance - the car drives smoothly, and is reliable. Problems - check engine light is always on and does not go off. Repairs are expensive and it is hard to find qualified mechanics to fix the problem eg., misfire, vacuum leaks, check engine lights and so over time, repairs can be expensive. Other than that, I love the car.
accountCircle Nina M
Excellent choice, great storage!
The vehicle drives extremely well and has never given me any issues. It gets great gas mileage and there is a lot of storage in the trunk and space in the backseat. The car has satellite radio as well so I can listen to music with no commercials! Overall, an excellent and safe choice, 10/10 would recommend.
accountCircle Shanek C
I am very glad to my car performance.
I love my car very much. Because it is my best experience of my life to drive any kinds of car. It is performance is also good. It is features is very comfortable and very attractive. It did not show any kinds of problem now. So I am very glad to my car performance.
accountCircle Delwyn B
The vehicle includes a dvd player
Car drives very smooth and accelerates quickly. The seats are very comfortable and the car features a wide range of options.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle mark Z
My car is very bad and I really need a new one at some point, I need money.
My vehicle is very bad, it constantly breaks down and makes hissing noises. My friend drove it the other day and run the bumper into a pole so now it is jacked up like crazy. This car is so hard to drive places without me having to pull over sometimes.
accountCircle Laura V
Solid, fun, good gas mileage and eye catching. But, unreliable at times.
This vehicle is very fun to drive. It feels solid and safe. However, there have been and are several mechanical issues with it currently. At times it has been undriveable. I would not purchase another Audi
accountCircle Daekota G
Beautiful on the outside but ugly on the inside.
Aesthetically the car is beautiful and rides fine when everything is good. But Audi has had issues with oil consumption across a couple of their models and years. Something is apparently wrong with the turbos and the system starts to fail and consume oil at a rapid rate which gets worse and worst the closer you get to 100,000 miles.
accountCircle Zachary W
It is a pretty car, very expensive to work on.
I started having issues with it around the 80,000 mile mark. Turbo problems, electrical problems. Not serious was drivable the problem is finding a shop to work on it. I live in a pretty big city and found one shop that was willing to work on it. Very expensive to fix also. Performance wise I love it. Love the way it drives love the way it looks.
accountCircle Craig G
Audi a4 sport, is known to be one of the best daily drivers!
Drives great, 4 wheel drive, sometimes check engine sensors come on but turn off on their own. Car is reliable at has 93, 000 miles and drives like it did the day it was bought. One of the best and smoothest driving vehicles around, Audi a4 is priced well also.
accountCircle Lisa R
Audi oil guzzler smooth eider.
Oil guzzler, smooth ride, good mileage, expensive to fix and maintain. Do research before buying a model.
accountCircle Emily J
Decent, but details matter.
This particular Audi is pretty decent. Smooth ride, comfortable seats, but it takes premium gas so that can get expensive. The manufacturer stereo is decent, but not great. The cup holders are weird. Only one of the two in front hold a regular (us standards) beverage. The other is way too small and although this seems trivial, is way more annoying that we ever thought it would be.
accountCircle George K
It's good and there are no problems.
It's good and it gets the job done there really is nothing wrong with my car. Its red and can get pretty far on like twenty dollars of gas. It has no problems with tires or the engine. In fact I would go as far as to say that it is almost as good as new.

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 Prestige
211 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium Plus
211 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium
211 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Audi A4 Owner Reviews

4.32
87 Reviews
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5 stars 49%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Danny L on June 4, 2021
Upgraded design cues, and new lights to an already innovative and stylish sedan.
Fast and good looking, with clean lines, the kind of thoughtful ergonomic design that highlights the modern aesthetic of the dashboard and unmatched craftsmanship, the interior of the Audi a4 extends what’s possible while keeping it within reach of the driver.
accountCircle Nader B on May 15, 2021
I love my car and I will also take care of my car.
I love my car really because it is my first car. It has many memory of my life. It is very important things in my life. I love my car and I love my car very much. I also travel in this car with my family. My family and I also take care of this car very much.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Olivia K.

Very comfortable and safe. Love the drive, sticks to the road like glue! I feel like it was totally worth the money, and when the time comes I would upgrade to the same car but more current year. I would absolutely recommend Audi to anyone I know!

likeFilled Mariana L.

It is a luxury car with 4wd traction heated seats and is very safe. The trim is a very sleek design making the car look out of it is time in 2012. My favorite part about the car is how fast it runs and the interior.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Olivia K.

A major con is that the car eats oil and gas so quickly. I have to add oil and change the filter often. But other than that I would say the maintenance of the car is simple but expensive, as any luxury car would be.

dislikeFilled Mariana L.

It is expensive to maintain for tires oil change engine maintenance to take it to a dealer alone to be lifted is already 200. The car also is older now so as it ages the electrical a get worse and worse.

Ranks #12 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Audi A4 has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi S5
4.75
2
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2012 Audi A5
4.61
12
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2012 Audi A4
4.32

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Audi A4 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi A3
42 MPG
2
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
31 MPG
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2012 Audi A4
29 MPG

Is The 2012 Audi A4 A Good Car?

Yes it's a very excellent vehicle. It's all wheel drive which is great for winter driving and its very stylish.
Terrie S.
No. Because I have had so many problems with this vehicle. I had to take it to the shop so many times.
Ara S.
It is an amazing vehicle with cool features. I like how the audio features give off a nice bass sound. The gas mileage is neat, and I enjoy the breaking.
Michael M.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Audi A4?

Yes it's very reliable. I just purchased mine. I absolutely love this car. The Audi a4 is a very nice sedan but still has a sporty look to it.
Terrie S.
Yes. The injectors, the suspenders. I have been taking it to the shop a lot of times. And spent a lot of money.
Ara S.
It is reliable for the most part, and so far I haven't experienced too many problems. I enjoyed the interior features, and the price was good
Carol H.

Is The 2012 Audi A4 A Good Value?

I am not sure. I purchased mine used but compared to other ones selling in my area I got a very good deal.
Terrie S.
I bought it used, and it costed me 10000, that is good value for an Audi but it is still expensive for a car.
Ara S.
I get a lot for my money with this car. It rides smoothly and the gas mileage is awesome. This car has an incredible sound system and I'm impressed overall
Lori E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Audi A4 usb port location?

Answer: The 2012 AudiA4 USB location is... Nowhere! Nada, none, nothing, I'm afraid. You don't have one. I know it's pretty weird, given that Your vehicle isn't that old, but it is what it is. Now, that doesn't mean...

What's the 2012 Audi A4 crankshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The crankshaft position sensor on a 2012 AudiA4 is located on the driver's side of the engine, behind the air inlet hose, just in front of the transmission. It is in a pretty awkward location to get at but You...

How much oil does the 2012 Audi A4 take?

Answer: The 2012 AudiA4 uses SAE 5w-40 full synthetic engine oil. It has a capacity of 4.9 quarts. Oil is important because it MINImizes friction and reduces wear and it can also prevent or MINImize internal component...

Does the 2012 Audi A4 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: Almost every available engine option for the AudiA4 froM2008 to 2015 comes with a timing chain. The 2.0L TDI I4 is the only one that uses a belt. The main reason that most of the newer engines use the chain is...

Does the 2012 Audi A4 have a backup camera?

Answer: The 2012 AudiA4 features a backup camera as part of its standard suite of safety features that also includes rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control. The standard Audio includes an infotainment system...
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Safety & Reliability

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