Video update: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift

A short while ago, pictures of a Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avat Facelift had been posted. Today the attention turned its spotlight on the videos of this Teakbrown Metallic Audi A4 2.0 TDI Facelift with 143hp (Model Year 2012).

Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift walkaround - Exterior and interior shots of the car

Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift Fuel Consumption Test - testing the fuel consumption under real life conditions

 

Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift Flatout - Putting the pedal to the metal on the German Autobahn

Picture update: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift

As the fourth generation A4, Audi introduced the A4 B8 in late 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show. In February the model range was completed by the introduction of the A4 Avant, while the A5 served as the coupe and convertible in this range. Both the Audi A4 and A5 share the same platform, which is also intented for use by more VAG-brands in the future.

After 4 years of production, the A4 received a facelift, in November 2011. Apart from technical changes, the appearance of the car was also updated. In the front, the grille and headlight have been changed, if the Xenon plus is included it also features and updated LED-design. Also at the rear of the car the design of the rearlights has been altered, including a new LED-design.

The interior has largely been retaining its old design, but minor changes have been made to the (available) steering wheel and the gear shift lever of the automatic transmission, they have been adapted to the design also found in the interior of the new Audi A6. Also the MMI now has less buttons, while the seat heating can be controlled directly from a button (in the pre-facelift generation it was operated on the climate control).

Specifications of the Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift
Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.o TDI Avant (B8 / 2012) Engine: 4-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm3)  Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission Performance: 143hp / 320nm 0 to 100km/h: 9,5sec Top speed: 208km/h (130mp/h) Weight: 1510kg Fuel tank (US gallons): 63 liter (16.64 US gallons) Fuel consumption in liter / 100km (U.S. miles per gallon): 7,4 liter / 100 kilometer (31,8mpg / US) (click the link for the fuel consumption test)
€35.600,00 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift  - Ambition

Ambition package:

• Sport seats, front
• Cloth Atrium
• 4-way lumbar support
• Sport suspension
• Sport steering wheel
• Interior trim Aluminium Trigon
• Monochrome driver display
• 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels (7,5J x 17)

€800,00 Teakbrown metallic
€0,00 Cloth Atrium black
€0,00 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
€0,00 Interior trim Aluminium Trigon
€0,00 Roof rails aluminium

€135,00 Exterior mirrors - heated and electrically adjustable
€125,00 Light & rain sensor
€1.060,00 Xenon plus including headlight wash
€280,00 Interior mirror – auto dimming
€115,00 Storage package
€530,00 3-zone Automatic airconditioning
€190,00 Center arm rest
€190,00 Light package
€285,00 3-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel
€0,00 4-way lumbar support
€350,00 Heated front seats
€0,00 Sport suspension
€400,00 Audi Parking system (accoustic / rear only)
€0,00 Cruise control
€2.810,00 MMI navigation plus 
€115,00 Driver display in color
€525,00 Mobile telephone preparation – Low with Bluetooth and voice control
€245,00 Audi Music Interface

Approximate price in Germany: €43.630,-*

*Prices are the German prices in november 2012

Teakbrown Metallic

New LED-design head- and taillights

17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels (7,5J x 17)

Sport seats with cloth Atrium black

Sport steering wheel

SD-card slot for playing music

MMI navigation plus 3D-maps

Click on the album below to see more pictures of this particular Audi A4:

Audi A4 B8 Facelift

Fuel consumption: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Facelift

In 2011 Audi introduced a facelift for its current A4, internally designated as the "B8". Guitigefilmpjes has hit the road in order to see how the fuel economy is and if this engine lives up to its expectations. Technical details about this engine type can be found below:

Engine: 2.0 TDI 4-cylinder diesel engine (1968 cm³) 

Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
Performance: 143hp / 320nm
0 to 100km/h: 9,5sec
Top speed: 208km/h (130mp/h)
Fuel tank (US gallons): 63 liters (16.64 US gallons)

In the picture below, the auto-start stop function (when standing still), although on the route (same as when testing the Mercedes Benz C180) did not feature many stops. The driving profile was trimmed perfectly to cut fuel consumption the most, driving almost the while trip on a secondary road at a maximum speed of 85km/h (53mp/h) with only a few stops and accelerations, combined with a few kilometers of light city traffic.  

After having drivin about 66 kilometers (41 miles) the onboard computer displayed an average consumption of 4,8l / 100km (49 mpg US). Considering that the fuel consumption for this route is specified by Audi at 4,2l / 100km, the result is 0,6l / 100km off. 

As this result has been achieved by trying to drive as economically as possible under the best circumstances (almost no braking + acceleration) I think that it is not possible to reach the figure of 4,2l /100km, but this contrast between reality and theory is normal for most car manufacturars. 

The second picture displays the average fuel consumption for several trips combined. The driving profile was divided by 45% Autobahn (fast), 5% highway, 10% inner city and 40% secondary road using the `normal` driving mode. 

After having drivin about 1898 kilometers (1186 miles) the onboard computer displayed an average consumption of 7.4l / 100km (31,8 mpg US). Considering the large part driving on the German Autobahn at fast speeds (driving the consumption up to 9,5l / 100km or 24,76mpg US), it is a acceptable average for the Audi A4 2.0 TDI Facelift.

Previous Fuel Consumption reports:

• Audi A4 2.0 TDI / Audi A6 3.0 TDI / Mercedes Benz E220 CDI
• BMW 530d xDrive / Mercedes Benz C220 CDI
• Mercedes Benz C180 / VW Passat 1.4 TSI / BMW 520d Touring
• Audi A6 3.0 TDI 204hp (MY2012 / C7)
• Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde BlueEffiency Facelift