"Audi A4 (B8)": a detailed review of the model, photo, fuel consumption and reviews

The history of the car "Audi A4" began back in 1995. Since then almost everything has changed: motors, gearboxes, design, optics, and only one thing remains unchanged - the consumer's love for this car. "A4" on all parameters corresponds to the status of "good" in the line of German cars: it has average dimensions, moderately pompous equipment, powerful but economical engines, technological checkpoints and, most importantly, average (in comparison with competitors) price. Today we will get acquainted with the penultimate generation of the model, which was released from 2008 to 2015. During this time, it has managed to win the hearts of many motorists around the world.

Unlike the "Audi A4" in the body of the B7, the model in the body of the B8 was not just a restyling version of the older generation, but a completely new car. How successful this project was, we will find out today.

Differences are evident

The main achievement that designers are showing off is an improved weight distribution along the axes. It is worth recalling that the younger generation sinned overloaded forward and, consequently, poor maneuverability in corners. This is due to the fact that the motor on them stood in front of the front axle. In the "Audi A4 B8" wheelbase is extended by as much as 160 mm, and the engine is pushed back. By the way, the battery of this model is in the trunk. Now the car has excellent stability and controllability. Active driving through the city on it brings only pleasure.

The new design concept is emphasized and updated design. The car received new brand features of the family, which later were applied to other models. The aggressive bumper "Audi A4 B8", along with the trapezoidal grille and squinted optics, emphasizes the driver's potential of the car. One of the business cards of this generation was the diode illumination of navigation lights. And the xenon headlights of the passing and driving lights allow you to move at night with maximum comfort.

Four years after the first appearance, the model underwent a small external restyling. It was so easy that not every expert can distinguish a restyling version from a dorestyle.

Classic body

The model is presented on the market in two modifications: sedan and wagon. However, on the basis of A4, another model was created - a "pseudo-road". But today we are still considering the classic options that really caught on among buyers - a sedan and station wagon.

By the way, universals in our latitudes are not uncommon: the third part of A4 on the secondary market is presented in this comfortable body.

The dimensions of "Audi A4 B8" deserve only flattering statements and do not allow competitors in the segment to relax. Dimensions of the sedan are: 4700/1825/1430 mm. The station wagon differs only in height - 1435 mm.

Audi A4 B8 interior

The salon review immediately reminded of the premium brand. It is emphasized here by high-quality materials, sheathing, resistant to wear, precise fitting of parts, excellent noise insulation and, of course, rich equipment even in the launch version. In this holiday of luxury, the driver elements - driver's center console deployed to the driver, seats with excellent lateral support, vertical zero pointers of the speedometer and tachometer are well fitted. Now let's take a closer look at the Audi A4 B8 showroom, whose photo looks very attractive.

The upholstery of the seats in the center is made of gray Alcantara, and on the sides - of black leather. This is a great combination, allowing you to drive comfortably in winter and in summer. Heated seats and a wide range of adjustments will help to settle as conveniently as possible. Another nice detail is the sliding support under the knees. Under both front seats there are small boxes, which is very convenient, especially in the long journey.

Between the rear seats is a wide armrest, which has a compartment for a small first aid kit and retractable cup holders. There are also cupholders in front, and they are located directly in the central tunnel. Surprising is the fact that the larger of them (only two of them) in width easily places a 1.5-liter bottle in themselves. Not all cars can meet this.

The salon is so well illuminated that you can easily read a book in the dark. The upper lamps in front and behind, the illumination of the legs, the illumination of the central tunnel, the air ducts and the door handles are all designed for maximum comfort.

On the steering wheel there are buttons for controlling music, phone via Bluetooth and navigation system (option). The steering wheel is covered with leather and has an anatomical relief. Podrulevye petals remind us that the car is also designed for sport riding. In addition to standard instruments, the panel pleases the eye with a color screen, to which the data of the on-board computer and the music system are output.

The main 6.5-inch monitor, which flaunts on the center console, displays various auto settings, starting with the multimedia system and ending with the level of oil in the motor. In addition to parktronic signals, a screen showing the distance to the obstacle is displayed. This function is very useful, since many motorists need to get used to the dimensions of the car. The side mirrors provide a good overview, as well as the salon mirror, so, after trains on the "German" for a couple of weeks, you can forget about parking sensors. Incidentally, the salon mirror has a self-dimming sensor, which, if necessary, is easily turned off.

The multimedia system of the car is presented by the Audi Symphony set, which has a 6-channel amplifier, ten speakers and a subwoofer. The power of the audio system is 180 watts. At any volume level, the speakers produce a quality sound without any extraneous sounds. The recorder reproduces sound from CDs and SD cards. The volume of the speakers changes automatically with a change in the noise level of the motor, which provides additional comfort.

"Audi A4 B8", the technical characteristics of which still deserve high praise, boasts an abundance of electronic assistants. Separately it is worth noting the system "Start / Stop", created to save fuel and care for the environment. The system works very simply: if after stopping to press the brake pedal harder, the machine stalls, while all other operating systems remain on. As soon as the driver's foot releases the brake, the car starts lightning fast. If you do not look at the tachometer, you can not even notice how the motor started, because the vibrations from it are reduced to a minimum.

On the wheelbase "Audi A4 B8" greatly outperforms competitors, so the passengers of the rear row sit pretty comfortably. Only here to the one who has settled down in the middle, the massive tunnel and the bulging box will be a little disturbed. As the owners exploited, some problems were revealed in the Audi A4 B8 saloon. The reviews show that eventually the rear regiment begins to creak, and the window regulators - to squeak. The first problem is solved by additional noise insulation of the shelf, and the second by the lubrication of the glass guides.

Trunk

The luggage compartment "Audi A4 B8" pleasantly surprises with its capacity - 480 liters of volume. On the right side there is a convenient niche with a socket and a mesh, which prevents the rash of small things. On the floor there are hinges that allow you to tie the load or wrap it around the net. On the upper part of the luggage compartment there are two hangers for bags and bags. It's nice that these hinges, like the ceiling handles in the cabin, are equipped with smooth closers. If you fold the rear seats, you get a virtually horizontal floor, allowing you to load a fairly long items. So if you often carry large items, you will be fine with Audi A4 B8. Photo proves that the trunk is really very capacious. Surprisingly, there is a 19-radius dock in the boot lining. This despite the fact that the car is the 17th rubber.

Heart Machine

It's time to look under the hood of a German handsome man. For the model, a fairly wide range of gasoline and turbo-diesel power plants is designed. It is noteworthy that two types in our market are represented in almost equal proportions. The most common petrol is the 1.8-liter TFSI engine, and the rarest is the top 3.2-liter motor. Among the diesel engines, the most popular is the 2-liter TDI engine.

Among the weak points of the petrol engine, one can note the premature stretching of the timing chain and the failure of its hydraulic puller. This happens with a mileage of 70 to 100 thousand kilometers. In order not to let the chain slip and the meeting of valves with pistons, after 70 thousand runs it is recommended to monitor the condition of the chain and tensioner. The 1.8-liter engine sometimes upsets its owners by leaking a high-pressure pump. A 2-liter engine is distinguished by an increased oil appetite. If the latter is more than 0.5 liters per thousand km, it is recommended to replace the ventilation system of crankcase gases. If this measure does not help, you need to do more serious engine repairs.

The 2-liter diesel engine is not only the most common, but also the most reliable. His older 3-liter brother guards the failure of the dampers of the exhaust manifolds, as well as the throttle block. The first problem can be identified by blinking the Check Engine light bulb, and the second one by loss of traction and smokiness increase.

When driving around the city, the machine consumes 11-13 liters of fuel per 100 km of track. Everything depends on the equipment. Outside the city, this figure drops to 7-9 liters.

Drive unit

"Four" can be front-wheel or all-wheel drive, but the latter option is found on our roads much less often. Compared with the B7 model, the adjustment of the all-wheel drive in the B8 has changed slightly. More precisely, the priority of the moment has changed, Now in the regular mode, 60% is given to the rear wheels. At the predecessor, the ratio of torque was 50 to 50. Of course, the all-wheel drive version of the "Audi A4 B8" differs from the mono-drive with better patency and stability.

Transmission

The gearbox for the Audi A4 B8, whose characteristics deserve mostly flattering utterances, is also very diverse. The following gears are installed on the machine:

1. Mechanics at 6 steps (rare).

2. Variator Multitronic (designed for front-wheel-drive low-power modifications).

3. Robotic mechanics, made in the likeness of Volkswagen DSG.

4. The classical automaton.

The most unreliable transmission was a robotic box with two clutches. The main problem is the failure of the control unit, which is manifested by jerking the car while driving. Sometimes the problem can be solved with the help of flashing the "brain". But more often it is necessary to change the entire site.

Mechanical gearbox, aggregated diesel engines, sometimes frustrating their owners by the failure of the flywheel. The problem is manifested by clicks and knocks at idle and at the beginning of the movement.

The most reliable gearboxes were the variator (the problems of the predecessor were eliminated) and the automaton.

Suspension

Suspension of "Audi A4 B8" in 2008 is constructively almost identical to its predecessor. Front and rear are the so-called multi-lever with stabilizers of lateral stability. The front suspension arms and the rear wishbones are made of aluminum alloys to reduce unsprung masses. Chassis is moderately tight and energy-intensive.

As an option, the car is equipped with a proprietary system that allows you to select the most appropriate vehicle settings. Within the system are regulated: stiffness of the suspension, responsiveness of the steering wheel and the gas pedal. In 2008, three modes for Audi A4 B8 were created. Restyling in 2011 added another regime. Modes are changed using the buttons located near the gearshift lever. By the way, adjustable shock absorbers are not inferior in reliability by simple ones.

Suspension is quite durable: most branded "consumables" are able to go out to 100 thousand kilometers. Silentblocks serve slightly less - about 80 thousand km. Well , the stabilizer racks will have to be replaced after about 60 thousand km. Repair "Audi A4 B8" is quite expensive.

On the road: owner feedback

It's time to discuss the performance of a German car. The first thing you can notice when you sit down in the car salon is an excellent soundproofing. Not all "classmates" are able to boast such a low level of noise in the cabin. The suspension easily swallows the small irregularities of the road surface, this is noted by all drivers. A lying policeman, even if you did not manage to notice him in time, does not provide any problems. However, everything can not be so perfect even in the Audi A4 B8. Reviews of owners say that when turning at normal speed the car heels, and the rear suspension sometimes behaves, frankly, inadequately. But the course stabilization system copes with its task at 100: to start the car in a skid, you need to apply a lot of skills. And even if this system is disabled, the machine does not enter. Apparently, the system does not turn off until the end.

The return of the engine is very pleasing: at any speed it has enough power to rapidly accelerate the car.

Restyling

Completion of 2011 touched the interior (an updated look of the dashboard and center console), exterior (slightly redesigned bumpers, grille and headlights) and a line of motors. From the line of power plants fell 3.2-liter gasoline engine, which was replaced by a 3-liter. And instead of the 1.8-liter gasoline unit developing 160 horsepower and 250 torque to the "four" began to put the engine of the same volume, but with better performance: 170 liters. from. And 320 of torque. The appetite of all gasoline engines fell by 7-8%. The reason for this was the introduction of the system "Start / Stop" and the installation of an electromechanical amplifier of the steering wheel.

In the line of diesel engines there was also a change. There were two new 2-liter diesel engines, developing 136 and 163 horsepower. In the place of a top engine of 2 liters capacity and 170 liters. from. Came the same in liter, but a more powerful engine - 177 hp. from.

Changes also touched the suspension: the points of attachment of the rear levers were shifted, and the shock absorbers were reconfigured.

Tuning «Audi A4 B8»

Cars of this class are rarely subjected to thorough tuning, and our hero was no exception. Among the improvements made by the owners of the Quartet, you can note only some external changes (drawing of drawings on the body, a lightweight body kit), as well as minor improvements to the cabin to improve comfort. All this depends only on personal preferences. And from a technical point of view, the car is so good, so there's no point in changing it.

Conclusion

That's how interesting the next generation of the Quartet turned out to be. In the secondary market, the 2008 model can cost from 600 thousand rubles. The 2014-2015 model is already worth about a half million. Quite recently a new generation of "A4" came out, which became even more interesting, more beautiful, more comfortable and more powerful. Will the fifth generation survive as much as its predecessor? Wait and see. But that is another story.