Audi A4 B7 (8E)
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Product Overview
Audi A4 B7 (Typ 8E) is a compact executive sedan in production from 2004 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 3.1 liters.
In many respects, the B7 A4 is akin to a facelift of the B6 A4, with a markedly more aggressive front fascia. The list of engine options were rather similar to that of the B6, too.
Unfortunately, the "Multitronic" CVT transmission was again widely used for the FWD models. The introduction of 6-speed ZF 6HP for the AWD models, however, was a welcomed changed.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. The B7 A4 also comes with a high towing capacity.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the B7 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 60%
Pros
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- New ZF 6HP transmission
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- FWD stuck with CVT
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Specifications
Variants shown:
1.6
1.8T
1.8T CVT
1.8T quattro
1.9 TDI
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp CVT
2.0 TDI 140hp DPF quattro
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI 170hp quattro
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI CVT
2.0 TFSI DTM
2.0 TFSI DTM quattro
2.0 TFSI quattro
2.0 TFSI quattro AT
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI CVT
2.7 TDI
3.0 TDI DPF quattro
3.0 TDI DPF quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
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