General Summary for the 2009 Audi A4

The A4 is available as a four-door sedan, a five-door station wagon dubbed the Avant, and as an open-top Cabriolet. Sedans derive their power from either a 2.0L 4-cylinder or a 3.2L V6. The former delivers 211 turbocharged horsepower, while the latter puts out 265 hp. Avants come only with the 211-hp 2.0T; the Cabriolet is powered by either a 200-hp turbocharged 2.0L or a 255-hp 3.2L V6.

A 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission is standard, which allows for seamless shifting without power loss, and also features a second shift gate for manual up-down shifting. Optional on the Cabriolet is a continuously variable transmission (CVT). While all A4s make use of Audi's proven quattro all-wheel drive, the Cabriolet with CVT drives only the front wheels.

The slick S4 comes only as a Cabriolet powered by a 4.2L V8 putting out 340 hp, delivered to all four wheels via either a 6-speed manual or the 6-speed Tiptronic.

A4s come in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Premium cars come nicely equipped with standards like 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, leather seating, heated power mirrors, power driver's seat, a sunroof, Sirius satellite radio, Servotronic speed-sensitive steering and a split-folding rear seat back.

Premium Plus trim adds amenities like three-zone air conditioning, Bluetooth handsfree interface, Homelink universal garage door opener, heated front seats, fog lights, driver's seat memory, and dynamic self-adjusting Bi-Xenon headlights.

Finally, the Prestige trim gets you 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless start, aluminum interior inlays, Audi acoustic parking system, a Bang & Olufsen premium stereo system and a special lighting package.