2009 Audi A4

 

But don't think that this is merely a super-sized model of the old A4. Responding to the complaints and critiques that the previous model wasn't as sharp-handling as other sport sedans, Audi has featured the new version's longer wheelbase to improve the drivetrain. The power plant is now farther behind the front wheels, which is an reason for the slightly improved weight distribution from Audi's traditionally front-heavy 50/30 split to about 45/25.

Although our model of 2009 Audi A4 was powered by a direct-injection, 3.2-liter V6 unit that delivers 275 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque, the Audi's speed and handling didn't quite meet our expectations. We laid down a 0-60-mph time of 7.1 seconds from a standing start — 0.9 second slower than the time A4 officials pretended to be, and a full 1.5 seconds slower than BMW's estimated 0 to 60mph time for the BMW 335i sedan featuring automatic transmission..