Fuel consumption: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift (MY2013 / B8)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TDI 150hp (B8 / MY2013)

Engine: four-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm³)  / engine code: VW EA288Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission Performance: 150hp (110kW) / 320nm0 to 100km/h: 9,5 secTop speed: 208km/h (129mp/h)Weight: 1.535 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 63 liter (16,64 US gallons)
Doing a fuel consumption test in an Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Facelift (MY 2013 / B8). Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances.
In the video I did a test of the consumption at different speeds. Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances. As the result also depends on tyres, size of the rims, road condition, weather and equipment that may alter the exact weight of the car, your personal experience may differ from mine.

Fuel consumption: Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp Quattro (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp Quattro (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm³)  / engine code: VW EA288Transmission: 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 400nm0 to 100km/h: 7,2 secTop speed: 235km/h (146mp/h)Weight: 1.575 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 58 liter (15,32 US gallons)
Last week I posted a blog on the Fuel Consumption of an Audi A4 with the same engine, but without the Quattro all wheel drive. This week we view the consumption of the same Audi A4 but with Quattro!
The video below shows the approximate fuel consumption at different (constant) speeds. However, I drove this particular car for 1.500 kilometer on regular driving in different driving conditions. This resulted in a calculated fuel consumption during this trip averaged out at 6.55l / 100km. 
In the video I did a test of the consumption at different speeds. Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances. As the result also depends on tyres, size of the rims, road condition, weather and equipment that may alter the exact weight of the car, your personal experience may differ from mine.

Video update: Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra Avant (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra Avant (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder petrol engine (1984cm³)  / engine code: VW EA888Transmission: 7-Speed-S tronic automatic transmission (DL382)Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 320nm0 to 100km/h: 7.5 secTop speed: 238km/h (148mp/h)Weight: 1.460 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 54 liter (14,27 US gallons)
Exterior colour: Floret silver, metallic
Upholstery: Black Leatherette

Interior trim: Aluminium Ellipse, silver
Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels with 5-spoke aero design

Fuel consumption: Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp S Line (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp S Line (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm³)  / engine code: VW EA288Transmission: 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 400nm0 to 100km/h: 7,7 secTop speed: 237km/h (147mp/h)Weight: 1.480 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 58 liter (15,32 US gallons)

The video below shows the approximate fuel consumption at different (constant) speeds. However, I drove this particular car for 4.600 kilometer on regular driving in different driving conditions. This resulted in a calculated fuel consumption during this trip averaged out at 5.70l / 100km. 

In the video I did a test of the consumption at different speeds. Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances. As the result also depends on tyres, size of the rims, road condition, weather and equipment that may alter the exact weight of the car, your personal experience may differ from mine.

Video update: Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp S Line (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp S Line (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm³)  / engine code: VW EA288Transmission: 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 400nm0 to 100km/h: 7,7 secTop speed: 237km/h (147mp/h)Weight: 1.480 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 58 liter (15,32 US gallons)
Exterior colour: Argus brown, metallic
Upholstery: Leather/Alcantara; Black/Black/Black/Grey

Interior trim: Matt brushed aluminium
Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels with 5-spoke design

Fuel consumption: Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra Avant (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra Avant (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder petrol engine (1984cm³)  / engine code: VW EA888Transmission: 7-Speed-S tronic automatic transmission (DL382)Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 320nm0 to 100km/h: 7.5 secTop speed: 238km/h (148mp/h)Weight: 1.460 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 54 liter (14,27 US gallons)

The video below shows the approximate fuel consumption at different (constant) speeds. However, I drove this particular car for 3.000 kilometer on regular driving in different driving conditions. This resulted in a calculated fuel consumption during this trip averaged out at 7.23l / 100km. 

In the video I did a test of the consumption at different speeds. Aim of this test is not to give an exact specification of the fuel consumption of this car, but to show an approximation of the fuel consumption under real life circumstances. As the result also depends on tyres, size of the rims, road condition, weather and equipment that may alter the exact weight of the car, your personal experience may differ from mine.

Video update: Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp Quattro (B9 / MY2016)

Model (Code / Model Year): Audi A4 2.0 TDI 190hp Quattro (B9 / MY2016)

Engine: four-cylinder diesel engine (1968cm³)  / engine code: VW EA288Transmission: 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission Performance: 190hp (140kW) / 400nm0 to 100km/h: 7,2 secTop speed: 235km/h (146mp/h)Weight: 1.575 kgFuel tank (US gallons): 58 liter (15,32 US gallons)
Exterior colour: Mythos black, metallic
Upholstery: Leather/Alcantara; Black/Black/Black/Grey

Interior trim: Aluminium Ellipse, silver
Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels with 5-spoke aero design

Optional equipment: 

9S8 Audi Virtual Cockpit 

QR9 Camera-based traffic sign recognition 

6XE Door mirrors - electrically folding, adjustable and heated 

3L5 Electrically adjustable front seats 

7P1 Electric lumbar support 

2PF Flat bottomed 3-spoke leather trimmed high multi-function steering wheel with chrome clip (and paddles for automatic transmissions)

4A3 Heated front seats 

N7U Leather/Alcantara

Wheels / tyres

1G5 Space-saving spare wheel

1S1 Tool kit and car jack

7K1 Tyre pressure loss indicator

H0B Tyres 225/50 R17

Headlights

8N6 Light and rain sensor

8K4 Separate daytime running lights

8G0 Without light control system

8IH Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights

Seats

3B3 Child seat anchor

6E3 Front centre armrest

Q1D Front Sport seats

3NT Split folding rear seat bench in 3 parts (40/20/40) with rear centre armrest

Interior

6NJ Cloth headlining

7M1 Door sill trims with aluminium inlay

0TD Front and rear floor mats

5TT Inlays - Aluminium Ellipse, silver

Material

N2E System cloth

Replaced by: Leather/Alcantara

Steering wheel elements & controls

1XC 3-spoke leather trimmed multi-functional steering wheel

Replaced by: Flat bottomed 3-spoke leather trimmed high multi-function steering wheel with chrome clip (and paddles for automatic transmissions)

Light packages

QQ1 LED Interior Lighting Pack

Comfort

4L6 Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

9AQ Deluxe 3-zone electronic climate control

4E2 Electric boot lid release

4I6 Keyless go

Infotainment packages

IT2 Audi Connect Infotainment Services (3 month trial)

Replaced by: Audi Connect, 36 months (contained in Technology Pack)

UI2 Audi Smartphone Interface

9VD Audi sound system

9S5 Driver Information System - 5" monochrome

Replaced by: Audi Virtual Cockpit

I8S MMI Radio Plus

Replaced by: MMI navigation plus (contained in Technology Pack)

7UF Navigation system Replaced by: Navigation system - High (contained in Technology Pack) 

Assistance systems

QK1 Camera and/or distance sensor (driver assistance system)

8T6 Cruise control system with freewheeling capability and speed limiter

UH1 Electro-mechanical parking brake

7X2 Parking system plus

FK1 AdBlue tank - 12 Litres

2H9 Audi Drive Select

1BA Comfort Dynamic suspension

G1D 7-speed automatic transmission for quattro

Video 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).

More videos / pictures and information about the current generation Audi A4 can be found here: Audi A4

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

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

Video update: Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant Ambition

A short while ago, pictures of a Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant had been posted. This Audi has been fitted with the Ambition package and a 2.0 TDI 4-cylinder diesel engine with 143hp. Today the attention turned its spotlight on the videos of this 2012 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant, though is one of the last pre-facelift models of the line.

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

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

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

 

Picture Update: Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Ambition

Since 2008, the Audi A4 B8 has been one sale. Therefore, a seperate folder on this particular model was long overdue. In this picture update you will find an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.

€37.380,00 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (143hp) Ambition

€800,00 Phantom Black, pearl effect
€0,00 7,5J x 17 6-spoke-alloy
€0,00 Cloth Atrium Black
€0,00 Interior Trim Aluminium Hologramm

€125,00 Light / Rainsensor
€1050,00 Xenon Plus + Headlight washer
€115,00 Storage pack
€190,00 Center adjustable armrest
€190,00 Light package
€0,00 Sport Seats
€180,00 3-spoke sports steering wheel
€0,00 Electric lumbar support for front seats
€350,00 Heated front seats
€80,00 Isofix Childseat support
€270,00 Cruise Control
€2.100,00 MMI Satellite Navigation
€525,00 Mobile telephone preparation – Low with Bluetooth and voice control
€255,00 Audi Sound System
€245,00 Audi Music Interface (AMI)

Some pro's and con's on the Audi A4 Avant Ambition:

Pro:

• Excellent fuel economy (stay tuned for a fuel consumption video later)
• Excellent sport seats
• Good interior finish

Con:

• Front wheel drive, feeling the acceleration in the steering
• No parking sensors, though excellent view from the car towards the rear

For the complete folder of the Audi A4 Avant Ambition, please click here.

Fuel consumption: Audi A4 / A6 / Mercedes Benz E220 CDI

As the fuel prices continue to rise, the fuel consumption of a car is becoming a more important part of the operating cost of a car. On an early morning drive to work, during a general rush hour, I tried to see what fuel consumption could be achieved by driving as economically as possible.

This includes accelerating modestly, not driving at speeds above 130km/h (80mp/h), trying to anticipate stops by letting the car roll instead of braking and using cruise control as much as possible. The onboard computer was set to 0 before departing, although the largest part of the trip was made on the highway (including several kilometers of traffic jam), the value in the pictures also displays the parts driving in the city center at the beginning and end of the trip.

Possible some drivers are able to still lower this consumption, when the traffic congestion (lots of stopping and accelerating again) is taken out of the equation, it is probable that it will further reduce consumption. On the other hand, the onboard computer usually displays a lower consumption then really took place, but still I hope that these pictures will give you an impression of the fuel consumption of these cars.

Audi A4 2.0 TDI Avant (143hp / MY2011 / 6-speed manual gearbox/ diesel)

Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (245hp / MY2011 / 7-speed "S-tronic" automatic gearbox / diesel)

Mercedes Benz E220 CDI Estate (170hp / MY2011 / 5-speed automatic gearbox / diesel)

Picture Update: Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI S-line

Since 2008, the Audi A4 B8 has been one sale. Therefore, a seperate folder on this particular model was long overdue. In this picture update you will find an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI with the S-line sport package.

€37.380,00 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (143hp) Ambition including S-line sport package

€800,00 Phantom Black, pearl effect
€0,00 18x8J 10-spoke-exclusive alloy
€0,00 Cloth / Leather - Sprint with S line logo


€135,00 Exterior Mirrors, electrically adjustable
€420,00 Privacy glass
€125,00 Light / Rainsensor
€1050,00 Xenon Plus + Headlight washer
€160,00 Glanzpaket (aluminium and high-gloss windows)
€115,00 Storage pack
€565,00 3-zone automatic climate control
€190,00 Center adjustable armrest
€190,00 Light package
€180,00 3-spoke sports steering wheel
€0,00 Electric lumbar support for front seats
€350,00 Heated front seats
€80,00 Isofix Childseat support
€400,00 Acoustic parking system (rear only)
€270,00 Cruise Control
€2.100,00 MMI Satellite Navigation
€525,00 Mobile telephone preparation – Low with Bluetooth and voice control
€255,00 Audi Sound System
€245,00 Audi Music Interface (AMI)


Total price in Germany: €45.410,-

Some pro's and con's on the Audi A4 Avant S-line:

Pro:

• Excellent fuel economy (stay tuned for a fuel consumption video later)
• Excellent sport seats
• Good interior finish

Con:

• Front wheel drive, feeling the acceleration in the steering
• S-line suspension, after some time it is too hard, conveying every glitch in the road surface to the driver

 

 

 

For the complete folder of the Audi A4 Avant S-line, please click here.