2003 Audi A4 1.8T reviews and buying guide.

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2003 Audi A4 1.8T

Audi has two lines of A4s, the 2003 Audi A4 1.8T series and the 2003 Audi 3.0 series. A 4-cyl turbocharged 1.8-liter engine distinguishes the 1.8T, described here. The 1.8T comes as a sedan, the Avant wagon or sporty cabriolet convertible model. For drivers with a demanding right foot and who are attracted to the enduring style that Audi favors, the A4 line has a lot to offer in terms of performance, comfort and class.

The designers at Audi have made the pot even sweeter by offering Quattro 4-wheel drive and by making available the cutting-edge multitronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Audi A4 1.8T is a fierce and successful competitor in the near-luxury mid-size car class. Consequently, it enjoys some of the premier innovations and convenience technologies that Audi has in its extensive closet.
Under the Hood
All the A4 1.8T models are equipped with a turbocharged dohc in-line 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with 5 valves per cylinder and hydraulic lifters. It can produce 170 hp at 5900 rpm166 lb-ft of torque at 1950-5000 rpm. CVT, an automatic transmission system with manual shift capability, or a 5-speed manual transmission is available. FrontTrak front-wheel drive is standard on the 4-door sedan and the Cabriolet while Quattro AWD is standard on the Avant wagon and available for the sedan. This engine can do 0-60 in 8.4 seconds, is limited to 130 mph by law in the US, but is comfortable to drive at that speed and will reach it pretty quickly on a racetrack. It gets a very good 23/30 mpg (city/hwy).

A stiff chassis and sophisticated suspension is standard on the A4 but it real selling point is in its safety and control technology. Antiskid, antilock disc brakes and an extensive passive safety roster that includes standard dual front, front side and curtain side airbags combine with optional torso protection airbags for back-seat passengers. In addition, the Cabriolet has a roll-bar behind the rear seats that pop up automatically in a rollover situation to protect everyone.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Interior capabilities and configurations naturally vary somewhat, depending on whether you choose the sedan, wagon or convertible, but the generous selection of amenities and comforts is pretty much standard throughout.

The list of standard features includes the following: air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery on front bucket seats, heated power mirrors and other power features like windows, door-locks, steering and remote keyless entry and, an AM/FM stereo with an in-dash 6-CD player.

Optional extras include leather upholstery, seat and audio system upgrades, a power sunroof and much more.