Audi A4 B9 — Martin's Blog

Engines

These notes are based on the Audi UK A4 Saloon and Avant pricing guide, Edition 1.2, May 2016, for the 2017 model year. Exact availability depends on market, trim, body style and model year, but this gives a useful snapshot of early B9 UK engine choices.

Petrol engines

Engine	Power	Displacement	Torque	Drive	Gearbox
1.4 TFSI	150PS / 110kW	1395cc	250Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual
2.0 TFSI	190PS / 140kW	1984cc	320Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS / 185kW	1984cc	370Nm	quattro	7-speed S tronic

Diesel engines

Engine	Power	Displacement	Torque	Drive	Gearbox
2.0 TDI ultra	150PS / 110kW	1968cc	320Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI	150PS / 110kW	1968cc	320Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI ultra	190PS / 140kW	1968cc	400Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI	190PS / 140kW	1968cc	400Nm	Front-wheel drive	6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS / 140kW	1968cc	400Nm	quattro	7-speed S tronic
3.0 V6 TDI	218PS / 160kW	2967cc	400Nm	Front-wheel drive	7-speed S tronic
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS / 160kW	2967cc	400Nm	quattro	7-speed S tronic
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS / 200kW	2967cc	600Nm	quattro	8-speed tiptronic

The PDF notes that ultra TDI models use low rolling resistance tyres.

Gearboxes

Gearbox	Used with	Notes
6-speed manual	1.4 TFSI 150PS, 2.0 TFSI 190PS, 2.0 TDI 150PS, 2.0 TDI ultra 150PS, 2.0 TDI 190PS, 2.0 TDI ultra 190PS	Manual is listed only on front-wheel-drive four-cylinder models in this PDF.
7-speed S tronic	2.0 TFSI 190PS, 2.0 TFSI quattro 252PS, 2.0 TDI 150PS, 2.0 TDI ultra 150PS, 2.0 TDI 190PS, 2.0 TDI ultra 190PS, 2.0 TDI quattro 190PS, 3.0 V6 TDI 218PS, 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS	The glossary says this generation of S tronic was newly available with front-wheel drive and can be used manually through paddles or the selector lever.
8-speed tiptronic	3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS	The PDF reserves tiptronic for the 600Nm 3.0 V6 TDI quattro. The glossary describes it as used for engines with torque higher than 400Nm.

Quattro systems

In this 2017 UK guide, quattro is available only on specific higher-output automatic models. Do not confuse TDI ultra with quattro ultra: in this PDF, “ultra” refers to efficiency-focused diesel models, not the later quattro ultra drivetrain branding.

quattro model	Power	Gearbox	Notes
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS	7-speed S tronic	Petrol quattro model listed across Sport and S line.
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS	7-speed S tronic	Four-cylinder diesel quattro option.
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS	7-speed S tronic	V6 diesel quattro option.
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS	8-speed tiptronic	Highest-output diesel quattro option, listed on S line.

Front-wheel-drive models in the PDF include the 1.4 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI 190PS, 2.0 TDI 150PS and 190PS, the 2.0 TDI ultra variants, and the 3.0 V6 TDI 218PS.

The brochure describes quattro as automatically distributing power between all four wheels according to grip. It does not list the mechanical centre-differential details, so confirm the exact drivetrain hardware from the VIN, PR codes or factory build sheet when comparing individual cars.

Headlight types

There are three headlight types - Xenon, LED and Matrix LED.

PR	Headlight type
Standard	Xenon headlights with LED daytime-running lights
PX2	LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators
PXC	Matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic front and rear indicators

Audi A4 B9 standard Xenon headlights — Standard Audi A4 B9 Xenon headlights with LED daytime-running lights.

Equipment

The 2017 UK guide structures the A4 around SE, Sport and S line trims. SE is already well equipped, Sport adds navigation and nicer interior/audio equipment, and S line adds the more aggressive exterior, LED lighting and sportier cabin details.

Trim	Key standard equipment	Notes
SE	17” 10-spoke crystal alloy wheels, Xenon headlights with LED daytime-running lights, Comfort Dynamic suspension, Audi Drive Select, deluxe 3-zone climate control, MMI Radio Plus with 7” colour screen, Audi Smartphone Interface, DAB, Bluetooth, cruise control with speed limiter, Parking System Plus, Keyless go, light and rain sensor, standard seats in Concept cloth	Avant adds power operated tailgate and electric load-area cover as standard.
Sport	Adds 17” 5-spoke Y alloy wheels, Sport exterior styling details, front Sport seats in System cloth, 3-spoke leather multi-function Sport steering wheel, LED Interior Lighting Pack, MMI Navigation with 7” screen, Audi Sound System with 10 loudspeakers, Audi Connect three-month trial	Sport is the first trim where the 2.0 TFSI quattro and V6 TDI quattro options appear in this PDF.
S line	Adds 18” 5-twin-spoke Star alloy wheels, Sport suspension lowered by 20mm, LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators, S line bumpers and side skirts, front Sport seats with S embossing, Sprint cloth/leather, 4-way electric lumbar support, Matt brushed aluminium inlays, S line steering wheel, illuminated S door sills, stainless steel pedals, black headlining	S line is where the 272PS 3.0 V6 TDI quattro tiptronic is listed.

Notable options and packs

PR	Option or pack	What it includes	Notes
WB4	Technology Pack	MMI Navigation Plus with 8.3” display, MMI touch, 7” colour Driver Information System, high multi-function steering wheel, Audi Connect three-year subscription, Audi Phone Box with wireless charging	Cheaper on Sport and S line than SE in the PDF.
WB3	Comfort and Sound Pack	Electrically adjustable front seats, 4-way electric lumbar support, convenience key, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system	B&O system has 19 loudspeakers, subwoofer, centre speaker and 755W output.
WB6, 9S8	Vision Pack	Audi Virtual Cockpit, Head-up display and High-beam assist	Only available with Technology Pack.
WB7, 9S8	Light and Vision Pack	Audi Virtual Cockpit, Extended LED Interior Lighting Pack and Matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic front and rear indicators	S line only, and only with Technology Pack.
9S8	Audi Virtual Cockpit	12.3” full colour digital instrument cluster	Available separately, but the PDF lists it only with Technology Pack or as part of Vision/Light and Vision packs.
QQ1	LED Interior Lighting Pack	Additional interior ambient and courtesy lighting	Standard on Sport and S line, optional on SE.
QQ2	Extended LED Interior Lighting Pack	Multi-colour ambient lighting for door trims, storage areas, cup holder, centre console and footwells	Also included in Light and Vision Pack.
7P1, 3L5, PV3, 4A3, 4A4	Seat options	4-way lumbar, electric front seats, driver memory, heated front seats, heated front and outer rear seats	S line gets 4-way lumbar as standard. Rear heated seats are not available with cloth seats.
4ZD, 6FJ, 6XE, 6XF, 6XL, 0M1, FK2, 3FE, 3FU, 4GR, VW6, 1D4, 1D9	Exterior options	Black Styling Pack, folding mirrors, larger fuel tank for 2.0 TDI, larger AdBlue tank for TDI, sunroof, heated windscreen, privacy glass with front acoustic glazing, tow bar and Trailer Pack	TFSI and 3.0 TDI engines get the 54-litre fuel tank as standard; 2.0 and 3.0 quattro variants get a 58-litre tank.