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    1997 Audi A4

    New from

    $46,130 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Audi A4

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Audi A4 is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $46,130 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $87,500 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A4 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (92kW/173Nm), 2.6L multi-point injection (110kW/225Nm), 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm). 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 1997 A4 is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    68.15 - 96.93 kW/t
    65.93 kW/t
    139.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    390 - 440 litres
    390 litres
    465 litres
    Price
    $46,130 - $87,500
    $46,130
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,775 - 1,960 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

    1997 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
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
      • 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 As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Mechanical
      • 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
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    1997 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 $46,130.

    The most expensive Audi A4 is the Base that starts from $87,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A4 is offered by the Base which can tow 1450 kg

    The largest Audi A4 is the Base which measures 1733mm wide, 4479mm in length and sits 1417mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A4 is the Base which has 142kW of power from its 2.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi A4 is the Base which weighs 1960 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A4 uses Premium Unleaded.