2018 Audi A4 vs. 2019 Audi A4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Audi A4 and 2019 Audi A4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Audi A4 and the 2019 Audi A4.

When comparing the 2018 Audi A4's and the 2019 Audi A4's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2018 Audi A4 and 2019 Audi A4 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Audi A4's and the 2019 Audi A4's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi A4 is a better car than the 2019 Audi A4.

Pricing: A used 2018 Audi A4 ranges from $12,953 to $23,998 while a used 2019 Audi A4 is priced between $15,322 to $26,777.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Audi A4 and the 2019 Audi A4 both lose 55 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 is 7.7 out of 10. Audi A4 is ranked 10 out of 35 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Audi A4’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 2019 Audi A4 base engine makes 188 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 566 miles. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. This gives the 2018 Audi A4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Audi A4. Both models use premium unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Audi A4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

36000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

42046

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

28100 - 66500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

37400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

42984

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

25900 - 74200

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

18455

Price Range:

12953 - 23998

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

23258

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

16692 - 55570

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

267

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

80705

# Good or Great Deals:

125

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

20869

Price Range:

15322 - 26777

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

26773

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

19270 - 45859

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

195

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

72680

# Good or Great Deals:

96

Audi A4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Audi A4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi A4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

5.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.5 - 13.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi A4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

3.5 - 14.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6555463886224826

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

3.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.4 - 14.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.687248083329644

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.0 - 17.0

Audi A4 Rankings

Best Family Luxury Small Cars

4 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 35

Safest Luxury Small Cars

6 / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

6 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

9 / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

9 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars

10 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

27 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

31 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

32 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

33 / 35

Audi A4 Rankings

Best Family Luxury Small Cars

4 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 35

Safest Luxury Small Cars

6 / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

6 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

9 / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

9 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars

10 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

27 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

31 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

32 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

33 / 35

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Audi A4 Trim Levels

2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige, 2.0T ultra Premium, 2.0T ultra Premium Plus, 2.0T ultra Prestige

2019 Audi A4 Trim Levels

Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI, Titanium 40 TFSI

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

188 hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

413 / 566 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 34 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

413 / 520 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

92.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

92.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3450 lbs

Width:

79.6 inches

Height:

56.2 inches

Length:

186.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3450 lbs

Width:

79.6 inches

Height:

56.2 inches

Length:

186.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic

Gray

Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic

Green

Gotland Green Metallic

Red

Matador Red Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Navarra Blue Metallic

Gray

Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Matador Red Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White

Interior Colors

Beige

Atlas Beige/Gray

Black

Black

Brown

Nougat Brown/Black

Gray

Rock Gray/Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Atlas Beige/Gray

Black

Black

Brown

Nougat Brown/Black

Gray

Rock Gray/Gray

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