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    1996 Audi A4

    New from

    $44,790 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year

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    About the Audi A4

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Audi A4 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $44,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $72,080 for the SE.

    There are 2 variants of the A4 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (92kW/173Nm), 2.6L multi-point injection (110kW/225Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1996 A4 is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    69.17 - 89.07 kW/t
    57.24 kW/t
    139.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    440 litres
    430 litres
    440 litres
    Price
    $44,790 - $72,080
    $44,790
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,775 - 1,890 kg
    1,775 kg
    1,970 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,250 - 1,450 kg
    1,250 kg
    1,450 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    106 - 110 mm
    106 mm
    110 mm

    1996 Audi A4 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Impact Absorbing
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Impact Absorbing
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.1
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 720
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 25.4
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 440
      • Front Headroom (mm): 969
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1431
      • Front Track (mm): 1498
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 106
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4479
      • Overall Width (mm): 1733
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 936
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Track (mm): 1479
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2617
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Automatic Vavle Adjustment
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
      • Number Of Rear Fog Lights: 1
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operates From Passenger Door
      • Power Locks Operates From Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 120 Km/h 75 Mph: 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 5.8
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 23
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 205
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 125
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 173
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
      • Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 120
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1250
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1775
      • Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 75
      • Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 165
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1225
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    SE

    Adds to Base:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.02
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 110
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.6
      • Engine (cc): 2598
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 81
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 37
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 225
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 5.151
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Mechanical
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1450
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1875
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1325
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.1
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 106
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 120 Km/h 75 Mph: 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 5.8
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 23
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 205
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 125
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 173
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1250
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1775
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1225
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    1996 Audi A4 Dimensions

    1415mm
    1733mm
    4479mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    Audi A4 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A4 is the Base that starts from $44,790.

    The most expensive Audi A4 is the SE that starts from $72,080.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A4 is 1450 kg offered by the following variants: Base and SE.

    The largest Audi A4 is the Base which measures 1733mm wide, 4479mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A4 is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 2.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Audi A4 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A4 is the Base which weighs 1890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A4 uses Premium Unleaded.