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.

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

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)