We choose lifted station wagons not for their geometric cross-country ability, but simply for their increased ground clearance. In the case of the A4 Allroad quattro this is 180 mm (+37 mm compared to the A4 Avant). And even though the approach and departure angles are not yet crossover, and the trajectory of the curb attack will have to be chosen more carefully, you can fearlessly throw a pile of snow between the wheels, forgotten by the road workers. The A4 Allroad is the most compact in the segment, not counting Skoda Octavia Combi Scout, which is just going through a generational change. In off-road price, the A4 competes with the Volvo XC70 and Subaru Outback. The latter, however, is noticeably inferior in quality of finishing materials and level of equipment.
Common for instrument panel and the center console visor reveals the age of the model
Unlike the older A6 Allroad quattro, the “four” does not have air suspension, and why should it, if the main purpose of the model is to fill a small niche between station wagons and Audi crossovers, without creating competition, especially the Q5 model.
All the options that make the Avant estate truly versatile - the mesh over the backrest back row, sliding partitions and electric door drive - also available on Allroad
Bottom line
editor:− Allroad will provide more comfort on bad road, but storm real off-road not worth it, even despite the active Torsen differential: the overhangs are too big, and the suspension travel is not much different from a car. But the handling and dynamics of the 211-horsepower 2.0 TFSI engine are impressive! It’s a pity there is no diesel engine, but you can choose between a manual transmission and a “robot”.
Comparative Audi test A4 allroad quattro, Volvo XC70 and Subaru OutbackAudi A4 allroad
2.0 (211 hp) 7AT, price RUB 1,627,000.
Subaru Outback
3.6 (249 hp) 5AT, price RUB 2,037,000.
Volvo XC70
3.2 (238 hp) 6AT, price RUB 2,591,000.
How quickly they bud - these classes and subclasses. More recently, there were only two or three sizes of SUVs, which were radically different from “normal” passenger cars. The epithets “rude” and “brutal” were attached to them, and they were intended for the notorious “hunter-fishermen”. When crossover SUVs suddenly burst onto the market, and it was discovered that this type- the same compromise that has not been found for a long time. But this is not enough! A variety has emerged between classic passenger cars and crossovers - all-wheel drive station wagons with increased ground clearance and additional protective body kit.
Our heroes belong to prestigious brands. And if Audi is firmly in the premium class, then Volvo and Subaru have to be content leadership positions in the first league, without stopping the fight for promotion to the top league. How successful are they?
The designers of these three companies - let's give them their due - mastered this market segment earlier than others. All of them have been producing not the first generation of 4x4 cars raised above the road. Their experience was probably taken into account not only in their own production, but also by many imitators.
The Audi A4 allroad, like all Audis, looks stylish, expensive and slightly impersonal. You have to be a big fan of this brand to quickly figure out which number Audi is in front of you. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that this is a semi-crossover with the number four, in size it has almost grown to the next class in which its competitors successfully parade. If the previous A6 allroad directly competed with the XC70 and Outback, then the current A6 has risen higher - both in size and price. And therefore the A4 allroad quattro now falls more accurately into this test. Allroads are also burdened with the constant addition of the word quattro. So, can these “lifted” models covered in protective plastic be single-wheel drive? It seems like we are being taken for laymen! Although the answer should probably be sought in the USA, an important market for Audi, where more serious SUVs often found with a single-axis drive. Well, for those who eat hamburgers and fries, hang up all sorts of explanatory signs! But in Europe there is no need to resort to such a cheap tautology.
The Volvo XC70 is also very “corporate”, although more striking than the Audi. It accurately expresses the style trends of the Swedish brand for last years. Although who said “Swedish”? The Chinese said! Yes, yes, owners Geely company, where Volvo has now moved, they gave the honest Chinese that the brand will remain in Sweden, the workers will continue to work, and the managers who brought the company to serious losses will remain in place. Haha, maybe it will be so. But let's wait three or four years and return to this topic. For some reason, I think that in the Celestial Empire they operate with such concepts as efficiency and cost reduction much more freely than in Europe, which is constrained by laws and guilt complexes towards employees. And Geely will be much more profitable to hire its workers in their homeland. It probably won't even affect the quality. Why, China itself digested 40,000 imported Volvos in a year, and the plans for the next five-year period include the construction of a plant there to produce 200,000 cars of this brand. Americans won’t care where the “Swedish” cars come from: 8 out of 10 Obama’s compatriots have little idea of world geography. And the Swedes themselves will be trampled - it was necessary to “tighten their belts” in time. Well, Siс transit Gloria mundi...
In contrast to the slender forms of its predecessor, the new Outback looks slurred - the overweight body has lost its muscularity and dynamism. And it’s not very distinguishable from the current Forester and Tribeka - you have to look at the details. You say: there’s no arguing about tastes? I remember in my Pioneer childhood there were heated debates about this statement - personally, I was closer to the position that they still argue. Although there is individuals, who are very turned on by fat and cellulite, but rather it shows their personal inferiority complexes... Don’t look back at previous models, draw the next new product “with clean slate"Actually in the spirit of Eastern technical culture. But I just want the next masterpiece to be superior to its predecessor. In this case it didn't work out. Moreover, if you go beyond this test, it didn’t work out across the entire “Subarov” range. Or maybe the bar for the previous generation was too high. For example, Isinbayeva should not jump ten centimeters higher than before every time, otherwise in five years she will have to take the eight-meter mark!
I am a robot
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“I’m a robot, I’m a robot, I’m crazy,” as was sung in a once popular song. But the A4 allroad is just the opposite, from the point of view of the robotic gearbox, it’s smart and handsome! And if they ask me what I liked most about this car, I will answer without hesitation: the shifts! And not at all because other nuances are bad, but simply this factor immediately puts “The Lord of the Rings” in first place in terms of dynamics control. And this quality remains dominant here. After all, the off-road potential in this class is only slightly expanded in relation to the base models, and we will not compete on the principle of “who can sit down faster.” Once again about acceleration: of the trio, the noticeably weaker Audi “improves” its competitors with a noticeable advantage. Not only in dry numbers and not only in terms of actual maximum acceleration to “hundreds,” but also in response to the gas pedal in any range. And the point here is not only in the “correct” German turbo engine, but also in the S-tronic gearbox with two dry clutches. While competitors' machines decide to change gears, Audi robot it will not only “throw” a step or two down and up, but will also firmly connect the dual clutch discs, transmitting torque to all four wheels without the inevitable torque converter slippage.
Subaru Outback
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Power unit Japanese car placed longitudinally at the front, with the engine located almost entirely in front of the front axle. Simple symmetrical differentials (D) are installed between the wheels. A free differential made in the form of a planetary gear (SP) is responsible for the distribution of traction between the axles. The tooth ratio of its gears ensures a distribution of 45:55 in favor of the rear wheels. The differential housing is mated to the gearbox housing.
Paired with the differential is a multi-disc friction clutch(M), the discs of which are constantly in the same oil (ATF) that is also filled in the automatic transmission. The clutch's job is to lock the differential in response to changing road conditions. A short-term mode of full differential locking is provided. The driver does not have the ability to directly influence the distribution of torque in the transmission.
To improve off-road performance, it makes sense to use the button to disable the dynamic control system directional stability. The key is located on the panel to the left of the steering column.
Yachting. Lifting. Driving?
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Volvo-driver is one of the nicknames in America and Europe. It means “brake”, “loshok” and “pensioner”. No matter how hard this company fights against its shameful image! And in addition to the emphasis on the safety of her cars (which certainly cannot be taken away!), she relied on a completely “driver’s” design.
As in other models of the concern, the XC70 maintains a special solemn silence even in motion - you can’t hear the street, you can enjoy the wonderful stereo and even hit your ears with the Dolby system, or you can just ride in silence, one on one with your favorite car.
But in the same way you don’t feel the external environment in the sense external dimensions- they get lost somewhere in the distance. The A-pillars, especially the near left one, steal part of the view - you have to move your body so as not to see a pedestrian or motorcyclist. Although, perhaps, someday in an unkind hour, it is these “fat” racks that will save the lives of you and your passengers. In terms of environmental awareness, the XC70 has a great option - blind spot sensors. In such a situation, a yellow light, visible even from peripheral vision, flashes near each exterior mirror. And at a critical speed of approaching the car in front, the same flashlight will be reflected in the windshield directly opposite the driver. Safely? Yes, and convenient!
From the point of view of a comfortable seating position, Volvo carries with it the traditional lack of lateral support for the seats - even on small turns you “fall out” outwards. The scattering of small buttons is uninformative and is familiar only to regular users of the Volvo interface. The “start” button is not too noticeable - for example, in Subaru it is much more expressive. There seems to be a platform for the left foot, but it’s exactly “half a shoe” wide - a foot larger than size 44 will fall off from here.
What about drive? In one word? Damped. You press the gas - there is a response. But “half a moment” later than you expected. It’s the same story with transferring gears: the delays are not critical, but noticeable. The traction of the V-shaped “six” seems to be sufficient, but the acceleration of the car is not too intrusive. But the acoustics of the engine are a subject of special praise. In manual mode, everything falls into place - heavy, but powerful car comes to life and is among the first to run in the city. This means that the point is precisely in the “brains” of the box and the environmental “strangulation” of the speed gain.
In terms of handling - four plus. Light rolling slightly reduces the good response to the steering wheel. And in terms of suspension performance, the score is the highest - the car floats above the road, regardless of the quality of the surface. There are no breakdowns even on serious potholes.
Volvo XC70
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The Swedish car is the only one of the test trio that has engine compartment the power unit is located transversely. Therefore, the torque goes to the rear axle, converted by the main gear. For power take-off rear axle The multi-disc friction clutch from the Swedish company Haldex is responsible. The clutch housing is connected to the rear axle housing. Its discs run in oil, and for the injection working fluid the electric pump responds. With a straight line uniform motion On a flat, dry road, about 10% of the power is transferred to the rear wheels. When one of the front wheels slips, more traction is redistributed to the rear wheels. For a short time, complete closure of the clutch is possible. The driver does not have the ability to directly influence the distribution of torque in the transmission.
You can improve the car's off-road performance by disabling the dynamic stability control system - this can only be done programmatically, through the on-board computer. In addition, there is a system of assistance when descending from the mountain. Its key is located on the central panel.
Bumper barrier
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Even without measurements, it is clear that it is the bumpers that limit the ability of our test subjects to get off the road. Although it depends on what you compare it to. If you have a passenger car, then the extra 4–5 cm of ground clearance allows you to get to the dacha, go on a picnic, park near city snowdrifts or jump onto a high curb. What else do we need? To avoid scratching the plastic on the bottom. On all three models, these parts are “upholstered” in black or gray rough polymer material, which is not in danger of chipping the paintwork. It is also important that under the engine compartment of all three there is, albeit plastic, protection.
From the point of view of “bumps”, perhaps the Subaru is the least likely to catch the bottom of the snow and clay on a country road. Volvo pleases with its insensitivity to shaking - press on the gas and ride the waves. But Audi, the absolute leader in all disciplines, is clearly not eager to take the lead in off-road driving: the ground clearance is too low, the body kit is thinner, and it shakes out the soul on big bumps.
The agony of choice
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I’ll tell you straight: in this case there are no problems with choosing a leader. Already at the beginning of the battle, the A4 allroad beats both competitors dry in almost all respects, although it is slightly inferior in cross-country ability. I’m not even sure that it’s necessary to spend money on an allroad, overpaying about 200,000 rubles. vs A4 Avant quattro. However, this is still a good product, and not at a premium. It’s not for nothing that every bronze medalist of the last Winter Olympics received exactly the same car as our test. Bravo!
Volvo is Volvo. If you like the brand, don’t look for another, your choice is good because you have overcome the doubt in yourself that comes from the unclean. There may not be much “drive”, but the calmness and confidence are maximum. Nothing will disturb you: silence, absence of shaking and a nice interior will allow you to focus not on the problems of driving, but on your own thoughts, chat with fellow travelers or gaze out the window at drivers of other brands tormented by passions.
Subaru, to be honest, puzzled me. "How? Shaking, lack of style or cheap interior trim? - you ask. No. the main problem- price! If it were 20 percent (!) lower, I would be happy to contrast the individual shortcomings of this model with its many advantages, and first of all its fantastic handling. But at this price tag, the shortcomings are simply unacceptable.
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| Results of geometric and weight measurements made by editorial experts in the conditions of a test site | ||||
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| Audi A4 allroad | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC70 | ||
| C | Clearance under the front axle in the center, mm | 170 | 200 | 190 |
| Clearance under the front axle in the shoulder area, mm | 180 | 220 | 205 | |
| Clearance under rear axle in the center, mm | 200 | 230 | 240 | |
| Clearance under the rear axle in the shoulder area, mm | 210 | 230 | 210 | |
| D | Minimum clearance inside the base, mm | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| Clearance under frame or side member, mm | 180 | 250 | 240 | |
| Clearance under the fuel tank, mm | 185 | 260 | 230 | |
| B1 | Front cabin width, mm | 1420 | 1430 | 1480 |
| B2 | Rear interior width, mm | 1380 | 1400 | 1430 |
| B3 | Trunk width min./max., mm | 1040 | 1100/1380 | 1140/1340 |
| V | Useful trunk volume (5 people), l | 372 | 404 | 436 |
* From the R point (hip joint) to the accelerator pedal
** The driver's seat is set to L1 = 950 mm from point R to the accelerator pedal, the rear seat is moved all the way back
| Specifications cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 allroad | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC70 | |
| MAIN CHARACTERISTICS | |||
| Length, mm | 4721 | 4775 | 4838 |
| Width, mm | 1841 | 1820 | 1876 |
| Height, mm | 1495 | 1605 | 1601 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2805 | 2745 | 2815 |
| Track front/rear, mm | 1583/1574 | 1540/1540 | 1604/1570 |
| Curb/full weight, kg | 1670/2220 | 1587/2120 | 1720/2320 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 230 | 230 | 215 |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h, s | 6,9 | 7,5 | 8,8 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | |||
| Urban cycle | 10,2 | 14,4 | 16,4 |
| Country cycle | 6,5 | 7,5 | 8,5 |
| Mixed cycle | 7,9 | 10,0 | 11,4 |
| Turning diameter, m | 11,4 | 11,0 | 11,5 |
| Fuel/volume fuel tank, l | AI-95/64 | AI-95/65 | AI-95/70 |
| ENGINE | |||
| engine's type | Benz. turbocharged | Petrol | Petrol |
| Location and number of cylinders | R4 | B6 | R6 |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 1984 | 3630 | 3192 |
| Power, kW/hp | 155/211 | 183/249 | 175/238 |
| at rpm | 4300–6000 | 5600 | 6200 |
| Torque, Nm | 350 | 350 | 320 |
| at rpm | 1500–2400 | 4400 | 3200 |
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| Transmission | A7 | A5 | A6 |
| Downshift | - | - | - |
| CHASSIS | |||
| Front suspension | Independent, spring | Independent, spring | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring | Independent, spring | Independent, spring |
| Steering gear | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes Rear | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc | Disk |
| Active safety features | ABS+ESP | ABS+VSC | ABS + HBA + RAB + DSTC |
| Tire size* | 245/45R18 (26.7")* | 225/60R17 (26.3")* | 225/55R17 (26.9")* |
| MAINTENANCE COSTS | |||
| Approximate costs for a year and 20 thousand km, rub. | 182 390 | 247 600 | 227 000 |
| The calculation takes into account | |||
| Cost of CASCO policy (experience from 7 years)**, rub. | 114 000 | 161 000 | 137 000 |
| Road tax in Moscow, rub. | 15 800 | 18 600 | 17 800 |
| Basic cost of maintenance***, rub. | 11 000 | 15 000 | 17 000 |
| We're standing. first oil change***, rub. | - | 8 000 | - |
| Maintenance frequency, thousand km | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Combined cycle fuel costs, rub. | 37 920 | 48 000 | 55 200 |
| WARRANTY TERMS | |||
| Duration of warranty, years/thousand km | 2/- | 3/100 | 2/- |
| CAR COST | |||
| Test kit****, rub. | 1 627 300 | 2 037 000 | 2 591 000 |
| Basic equipment****, rub. | 1 557 300 | 1 363 500 | 1 399 900 |
**Averaging based on data from two large insurance companies
*** Including Consumables
**** At the time of preparation of the material, taking into account current discounts
| Expert assessments based on test results | ||||
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| Index | Max. point | Audi A4 allroad | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC70 |
| BODY | 25,0 | 19,1 | 20,7 | 19,8 |
| Driver's seat | 9,0 | 7,4 | 7,3 | 6,2 |
| Seat behind the driver | 7,0 | 5,1 | 6,5 | 6,3 |
| Trunk | 5,0 | 2,6 | 2,9 | 3,3 |
| Safety | 4,0 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 4,0 |
| ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT | 25,0 | 21,4 | 20,5 | 21,9 |
| Controls | 5,0 | 4,8 | 4,4 | 4,3 |
| Devices | 5,0 | 4,3 | 4,4 | 4,3 |
| Climate control | 4,0 | 3,8 | 3,4 | 3,6 |
| Interior materials | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,6 | 0,8 |
| Light and visibility | 5,0 | 4,0 | 4,1 | 4,4 |
| Options | 5,0 | 3,6 | 3,6 | 4,5 |
| OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE | 20,0 | 10,3 | 11,1 | 10,6 |
| Clearances | 4,0 | 1,6 | 2,8 | 2,6 |
| Angles | 5,0 | 1,4 | 1,7 | 1,7 |
| Articulation | 3,0 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 1,9 |
| Transmission | 4,0 | 3,7 | 3,5 | 2,8 |
| Security | 2,0 | 1,0 | 0,6 | 1,0 |
| Wheels | 2,0 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,6 |
| EXPEDITIONAL QUALITIES | 20,0 | 17,5 | 16,3 | 16,6 |
| Controllability | 3,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 2,4 |
| Ride comfort | 3,0 | 2,6 | 2,4 | 2,8 |
| Accelerating dynamics | 3,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 |
| Fuel consumption (combined cycle) | 3,0 | 3,0 | 2,7 | 2,6 |
| Highway range | 2,0 | 1,9 | 1,3 | 1,2 |
| Load capacity | 2,0 | 1,6 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Length unfolded. trunk | 2,0 | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 |
| Spare wheel | 2,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 |
| EXPENSES | 10,0 | 7,7 | 6,1 | 6,1 |
| Test price | 4,0 | 2,9 | 2,2 | 1,8 |
| Operating costs | 4,0 | 3,3 | 2,6 | 3,0 |
| Resale prospects | 2,0 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,3 |
| TOTAL | 100,0 | 76,0 | 74,7 | 75,0 |
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| pros | Amazing traction control, benchmark handling, superior interior quality | The most off-road of all three, very interesting in handling | Obvious “premium” quality of finish. Acoustically quiet, comfortable, safe |
| Minuses | Modest trunk, cramped second row of seats and small ground clearance | Disadvantages in interior trim, hard suspension and, most importantly, high price | Indistinct automatic transmission control. Flat front seats |
| Verdict | The clear leader of this test is the driver's car. Doesn't have the highest off-road potential | Fans of active driving have long chosen this brand. But it seems the designers have relaxed | The choice of those who are not strapped for money and want comfort and solidity, but are not going to “have a blast” |
text: Vladimir SMIRNOV
photo: Roman TARASENKO
Accepting orders for new Audi The A4 allroad quattro launched in June 2016. The off-road version can be distinguished from the A4 Avant by increased ground clearance and protective linings made of black unpainted plastic on the sills, wheel arches and bumpers. They are designed to protect paintwork body panels from crushed stone and sand flying from under the wheels when driving on dirt road. Also worth noting are the stylish roof rails. They not only give the car a unique look, but also perform an important function: with their help, you can install an additional roof rack or mount for large sports equipment on the roof. Lovers long trips and active types of recreation will appreciate this function.
Dimensions of the Audi A4 allroad quattro
Audi A4 allroad quattro is a D class station wagon, its overall dimensions are: length 4750 mm, width 1842 mm, height 1493 mm, wheelbase 2818 mm, and the ground clearance will be 175 mm. As mentioned above, the ground clearance was increased so that the car could easily move not only along asphalt city streets and highways, but also move without difficulty in bad conditions. road conditions. It is worth noting that despite the increased ground clearance and smart system all-wheel drive, the station wagon is not intended for off-road driving; it has almost no auxiliary systems, except for assistance when starting uphill.
The trunk of the Audi A4 allroad quattro can please you with its spaciousness. With the second-row seat backs up, 430 liters remain in the rear free space. This is more than enough for everyday tasks, trips to the mall for shopping, or going to the gym with a large bag. But even if the owner decides to go to long journey or go to the country with the whole family and plenty of luggage, the station wagon will remain quite practical. The backs of the second row of seats can be folded, in which case up to 1430 liters are available.
Engine and transmission of the Audi A4 allroad quattro
Audi A4 allroad quattro on domestic market equipped with one engine, seven-speed robotic box variable gears and hollow system quattro drive. Although there is no choice as such, the car remains quite versatile; it will appeal to both lovers of quiet and economical driving, and fans of drive.
The engine of the Audi A4 allroad quattro is a petrol in-line turbocharged four with a volume of 1984 cubic centimeters. Good displacement and a turbocharging system allowed engineers to squeeze out 249 Horse power at 6000 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm crankshaft in a minute. With such a herd under the hood, the station wagon, whose dry weight is 1655 kilograms, takes off from standstill to a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour in 6.1 seconds, and maximum speed, in turn, is 246 kilometers per hour. Despite the high power and outstanding dynamic characteristics, the power unit is not particularly gluttonous. The fuel consumption of the Audi A4 allroad quattro is 7.9 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers in city driving with frequent acceleration and braking, 5.6 liters during a measured trip on a country road and 6.4 liters of fuel per hundred in the combined driving cycle.
Equipment
The Audi A4 allroad quattro has a rich technical content, inside you will find a lot useful devices and clever systems designed to make your trip comfortable, interesting, and most importantly the main thing is safe. Thus, the car is equipped with: six airbags, a rear view camera, standard parking sensors, climate control, multifunction on-board computer, light and rain sensors, heated mirrors, windows, seats and steering wheel, leather interior, electrically adjustable seats, lift, ventilation and memory settings, active or passive cruise control, blind spot monitoring system, adaptive headlights head lighting, premium audio system, sunroof, standard navigation system, key card to start the engine using a button, autonomous heater and even an automatic parking system.
Bottom line
The Audi A4 allroad quattro keeps up with the times; the car has a stylish and dynamic design that perfectly emphasizes the status and character of its owner. Such a car will not get lost in a large parking lot. shopping center and not dissolve in the gray everyday flow. The salon is a kingdom of high-quality finishing materials, precise ergonomics and uncompromising comfort, even long trip will not cause you the slightest inconvenience. Inside you will find a lot of clever systems and useful devices that will prevent you from getting bored behind the wheel and make it easier to operate the car. The manufacturer understands perfectly well that a car is not a high-tech toy and, first of all, it should give pleasure while driving. That is why, under the hood of the station wagon there is a powerful and modern engine, which is the quintessence of innovative technologies, many years of experience in the field of engine building and legendary German quality. The Audi A4 allroad quattro will serve you for many kilometers and provide an unforgettable driving experience.
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Technical specifications of the Audi A4 allroad quattro
station wagon 5-door
- width 1,842mm
- length 4 750mm
- height 1,493mm
- ground clearance 175mm
- seats 5
Test drives Audi A4 allroad quattro
Test drive December 01, 2017 Unnoticed premiereThe updated Audi A4 Allroad Quattro was presented at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2016. The model has not changed that much, and was it really worth changing something that was already so good? After all, as you know, the best is the enemy of the good. In the sense that deliberate updates can, to put it mildly, ruin a car like porridge - with an excessive amount of oil. However, there are changes, and the main ones are in the technical part
Crossover model from Audi Audi The A4 allroad quattro was officially presented in March 2009 on the podium Geneva Motor Show. More than two years later, in the winter of 2011, the car underwent a facelift and updated appearance appeared in car showrooms at the beginning of 2012. A station wagon with a crossover appearance, the Audi A4 allroad in 2013, is not found on Russian roads as often as its passenger counterparts from, but the prefix allroad quattro to the main name gives the car unique properties and charisma. Price An Audi A4 Allroad Quattro produced in Russia in 2013 starts at 1,638 thousand rubles.
In our review, we’ll talk about the exterior and technical characteristics, the interior and the car’s options, and what the price of the new 2013 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is for Russian car enthusiasts. As usual, we’ll do a test drive on an asphalt road and try to find out the limits of the station wagon’s off-road capabilities. For completeness, the article, as always, contains a lot of photos of the Audi A4 allroad 2013 and video materials, as well as an analysis of owner reviews.
It’s worth noting right away that the platform donor for the A4 allroad quattro was the Audi A4 Avant station wagon, but the appearance of the off-road version is somewhat different.
- Let's start the review with external overall dimensions body, tires and wheels installed on the car. The Audi A4 allroad is 4721 mm long, 1841 mm wide, 1495 mm high, 2805 mm wheelbase, 1574 mm front wheel track, 1583 mm rear wheel track, 180 mm ground clearance (clearance).
- Russian versions flaunt on alloy wheels Size 17 with tires 225/55 R17, larger 18-19 inch and even huge 20-inch alloy wheels with tires 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 are available as an option.
The A4 allroad station wagon and crossover with increased ground clearance and the proprietary quattro all-wheel drive system stand out in traffic with a bright and stylish appearance that attracts the attention of others. Main differences allroad versions quattro from conventional Avant station wagons lie not only in a higher body and increased ground clearance. German designers subtly and harmoniously complemented the off-road versions with bumpers of a different configuration with combined inserts made of black plastic and stainless steel, powerful wheel arch extensions and stylish door sills, complementing the picture with a large amount of aluminum decor.
Such surroundings play two roles simultaneously: firstly, the contrasting combination of unpainted plastic, steel and aluminum visually adds solidity, and secondly, the lining along the lower perimeter of the body protects metal parts from unwanted damage during off-road assaults. By the way, it would not be amiss to add that in the production of the power frame of the car body, cold-formed steel and hot-pressed steel, aluminum profile and casting parts are used, and all this is additionally coated with double-sided galvanization. High anti-corrosion resistance allows vehicles to be used in heavy Russian conditions for ten to fifteen years without worrying about the condition of the body.
Otherwise, the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is exactly the same as the exquisite one. appearance their co-platform models. A huge shield of the signature trapezoid of the false radiator grille, exquisite headlights with complex lighting equipment, smooth lines, a harmonious combination of stampings, depressions and smooth surfaces on the sidewalls, an airy roof falling towards the stern, a rapid slope rear pillar, giving the body a dynamic and sporty look, a large rectangle of the tailgate, exquisitely beautiful side lights with LED filling, exhaust pipes with nozzles integrated into the slots of the rear bumper.
Audi A4 allroad presents German manufacturer in the European class D, and the car defends the honor of the company from Ingolstadt at the highest premium segment class, where the interior design and equipment must comply highest quality. The interior of the car is in complete order, starting from the layout of the cabin and the quality of materials used for finishing, ending with the rich equipment of functions and systems that ensure safety, comfort and entertainment for the driver and passengers.
The interior of the Audi A4 allroad quattro exactly repeats the interior decoration of the Audi A4 Avant station wagon, the same huge selection front seat options and various steering wheels, a wide range of fabric and leather upholstery, decorative inserts made of wood, aluminum, soft plastic texture. To the driver and front passenger provided a lot free space, a wide range of seat adjustments and exemplary design of the highly ergonomic front part of the cabin and dashboard.
Once again, we won’t bother our readers with a list of all the features available for installation in a car; it’s just a pity that the bulk of the equipment is offered only for an additional fee as an option. For rear passengers Space is in short supply, only two people will be able to sit comfortably, the third is clearly superfluous. Dimensions luggage compartment from 490 liters if there are passengers in the rear seats, it can be increased to 1430 liters by lowering the backrests of the second row.
Specifications Audi A4 allroad 2013: the exterior design and interior design look representative and expensive, but the most important thing is hidden from the view of onlookers and car owners.
- The bright Audi A4 allroad quattro in Russia is offered only with one version of the four-cylinder TFSI 2.0-liter petrol engine (211 hp).
All engine power is transmitted to the wheels through 6 manual transmissions (7 S tronic automatic transmissions with two clutches), and by default there is a proprietary quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with self-locking center differential and redistribution of torque. The presence of all-wheel drive, a powerful engine and fast gearboxes allows you to reach the first 100 mph in 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 230 mph. Passport expense fuel ranges from 6.1 (6.3) liters outside the city to 9.1 (9.0) in urban mode.
Test Drive The updated Audi A4 allroad quattro allows us to speak with confidence about the phenomenal and stable behavior of the car on the asphalt road surface. It’s interesting, and reviews from owners confirm this, that regardless of whether the surface under the wheels is dry, wet or slippery, the car drives, as they say, for all the money paid for it. Independent and very stiff suspension, responsive steering, electronic systems guarding safety, informative brakes. Elastic elements chassis and more energy-intensive shock absorbers than regular A4s allow you not to slow down when driving through sections of the road with frankly large holes. Off-road, a crossover station wagon is capable of driving much further than a regular station wagon, but it is better to refrain from attacking outright off-road conditions.
A4 allroad, in addition to being sold on Russian market 211-horsepower gasoline engine, also equipped with diesel engines 2.0 TDI (177 hp) with 6 manual transmission and 3.0 TDI (254 hp) with 7 S tronic. Diesels are not officially supplied to Russia.
If you want to buy an Audi A4 allroad quattro in Russia, you need to expect a price from 1633.2 thousand rubles for a car with a manual transmission to 1703.2 thousand rubles for a car with an automatic transmission in the initial basic configuration.
For quick overtaking, such settings are just what you need. The station wagon readily picks up speed and the “robot” with two clutches clearly feels more comfortable during active driving than during slow crowding in Moscow traffic jams. In slow traffic, the box not only gravitates towards higher gears for the sake of fuel economy, but also often switches to neutral. Gasoline consumption is indeed quite humane, but the volume of the fuel tank is mockingly small - only 58 liters. The route of travel along country roads has to be carefully thought out: you need to refuel often.
The A4 also slows down great: there are always enough brakes, and the short-travel pedal creates the feeling of a good reserve under it. There are no questions about the steering: the very light, but relatively sharp steering wheel makes the car feel more nimble than it actually is. Feedback wonderful: you can feel how wide tires confidently cling to the asphalt. At the same time, the Allroad rolls noticeably: after all, not only the cross-country ability is increased here, but also the center of gravity - and there is no escape from this.
The deflector spans the entire width of the front panel - an original and convenient thing
Temperature numbers inside the temperature control knobs are an almost brilliant idea
The wide and flat selector is comfortable to place your hand on, and it works quite well
The steering wheel is comfortable, especially the location and grouping of the buttons on the spokes
The instrument panel provides the broadest opportunities settings
The station wagon has a spring suspension, and it can be called quite energy-intensive, but the smoothness of the ride could be better. The Audi smooths out large irregularities well, allowing even gently sloping speed bumps to pass, but for some reason it diligently notices all the minor imperfections: it shakes at joints, itches on rough surfaces, shudders on potholes. But in general, the Allroad’s handling can even be called reckless: it confidently takes turns and is very difficult to derail it from its trajectory.
In autumn, without frankly slippery surface, it is hardly possible to feel the difference in the operation of the quattro ultra and quattro transmissions. Unless you make the car slide in sharp turns it seemed more difficult: when overspeeding, the station wagon plows the front end, but turn rear axle doesn't want to. It’s probably safer this way, especially for untrained drivers, but you won’t be able to make a station wagon obediently dance in a controlled slide, like with the old school quattro.
