DecodedCars2025 Audi A4
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan Quattro, Allroad Quattro
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 261 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 29 combined · 26 city / 36 hwy
- Length
- 187.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3,633–3,854 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- Modest powerUp to 261 hp, versus about 362 hp for similar 2025 models.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 28 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi A4 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version 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 29 MPG combined (26 city / 36 highway), 1% better than the 2025 compact car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 A4 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 A4 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Neckarsulm, Baden-WüRttemberg
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 A4 configuration; 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 quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 29 | +1% | $2,850 | 301 |
| A4 S line quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 32 / 26 | -9% | $3,150 | 339 |
| A4 allroad quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 30 / 26 | -3% | $3,150 | 346 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 allroad SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated | – |
Similar 2025 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 (this car) | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 410 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A4.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Audi A4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi A4 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Steering — 1 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Service Brakes — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other A4 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 A4 | 30 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 158 |
| 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 →