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2020 Audi A4

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan Quattro, Allroad Quattro
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 248 hp
Transmission: automatic, 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 30 combined · 27 city / 35 hwy
Length: 187.4 in
Curb weight: 3,633–3,854 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Modest powerUp to 248 hp, versus about 316 hp for similar 2020 models.
Many owner complaints158 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 3 for similar models — most often about the electrical system.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 33 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Audi A4 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,633 lb (4dr Sedan Quattro).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway), 10% better than the 2020 compact car average of 27.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2020

Lightest version 183 lb heavier

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 A4 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine248 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Engine248 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Transmissionautomatic · 7-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

quattro Premium Plusquattro Premiumquattro Premium plusquattro Prestige

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Neckarsulm, Germany · Ingolstadt, Germany

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 A4 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan Quattro	187.4 in	72.8 in	56.3 in	111 in	61.8 / 61 in	3,633 lb	56/44
Allroad Quattro	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	111 in	62.2 / 61.8 in	3,854 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
A4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	Front-Wheel Drive	27 / 35 / 30	+10%	$2,750	295
A4 quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 32 / 27	-1%	$3,050	329
A4 allroad quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	-17%	$3,150	337

7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

7/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $1,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.3 MPG2020 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2020 Audi A4 allroad SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	–★ / –★	★★★★★	★★★★★	Not rated	–

StandardElectronic stability control

StandardForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Similar 2020 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Audi A4 (this car)	30 MPG	Not rated	3
2020 BMW 3 Series	30 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 BMW 5 Series	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 Tesla Model 3	330 mi	★★★★★	21
2020 Audi A6	27 MPG	★★★★★	9
2020 Tesla Model S	402 mi	Not rated	11

Recalls (3)

Tires · Jan 26, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · 31,058 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Nov 10, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V874000 · 208,332 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly · Apr 26, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V295000 · 40,993 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Audi A4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

158Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

1Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

26,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System111

Unknown Or Other68

Back Over Prevention › Warnings47

Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking25

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings8

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection5

Visibility/Wiper2

Lane Departure › Warning2

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Audi A4 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 111 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 47 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 25 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 26,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Audi A4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other A4 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2025 A4	29	187.4 in	Not rated	0	1
2024 A4	30	187.4 in	Not rated	0	6
2023 A4	28	187.4 in	Not rated	1	11
2022 A4	29	187.4 in	Not rated	3	7
2021 A4	28	187.4 in	Not rated	4	13
2019 A4	30	186.2 in	Not rated	1	13
2018 A4	31	186.2 in	Not rated	4	54
2017 A4	31	186.2 in	Not rated	6	87
2016 A4	27	185 in	Not rated	3	26
2015 A4	26	185.8 in	Not rated	4	43
2014 A4	26	185.8 in	Not rated	4	70
2013 A4	26	185 in	Not rated	4	90

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →