Audi A4 Cabriolet

2005 – 2008 Convertible Germany

Audi built the A4 Cabriolet from 2005 to 2008. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 18 to 256 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (2002 – 2005), peak power rose from 220 to 256 hp, and minimum weight went up by 20 kg. The same generation also came as a estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2005 – 2008

Variants12

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

A4 2004 – 2007

Avant · Estate / wagon 2004 – 2007

Key specifications (range)

Power18 – 256 hp

0–100 km/h6.8 – 10.6 s

Top speed201 – 249 km/h

Fuel economy6.4 – 11.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.7L TDI CVT FWD (180 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	18 hp	9.0 s	222	CVT Multitronic
1.8L T 5MT FWD (163 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	9.4 s	226	5-speed manual
1.8L T CVT FWD (163 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	9.3 s	219	CVT Multitronic
2.0L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	163 hp	10.4 s	208	5-speed manual
2.0L TDI CVT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	163 hp	10.6 s	201	CVT Multitronic
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	7.9 s	238	6-speed manual
2.0L TFSI CVT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	8.1 s	233	CVT Multitronic
3.0L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (233 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	232 hp	7.8 s	241	5-speed automatic
3.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (233 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	232 hp	7.3 s	242	6-speed manual
3.2L FSI CVT FWD (256 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	256 hp	7.2 s	249	CVT Multitronic
3.2L FSI quattro 6AT AWD (256 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	256 hp	7.4 s	249	6-speed automatic
3.2L FSI quattro 6MT AWD (256 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	256 hp	6.8 s	249	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2698 cm3 (165 ci)
Power: 13.3 KW @ 3300 RPM18 HP @ 3300 RPM18 BHP @ 3300 RPM
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM380 Nm @ 1400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT Multitronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4905 lbs (2225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 186 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5700 RPM163 HP @ 5700 RPM161 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 1950-4700 RPM225 Nm @ 1950-4700 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140.4 mph (226 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395.7 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4454.1 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5700 RPM163 HP @ 5700 RPM161 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 1950-4700 RPM225 Nm @ 1950-4700 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 136 mph (219 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT Multitronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1986 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 4000 RPM163 HP @ 4000 RPM161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3528 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4365.9 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1986 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 4000 RPM163 HP @ 4000 RPM161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT Multitronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4652 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 175 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5100-6000 RPM200 HP @ 5100-6000 RPM197 BHP @ 5100-6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 148 mph (238 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Y

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4586 lbs (2080 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5100-6000 RPM200 HP @ 5100-6000 RPM197 BHP @ 5100-6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT Multitronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Y

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4652 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2967 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 171 KW @ 4000 RPM232 HP @ 4000 RPM229 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 332 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 RPM450 Nm @ 1400-3250 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4001 lbs (1815 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5060 lbs (2295 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2967 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 171 KW @ 4000 RPM232 HP @ 4000 RPM229 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 332 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 RPM450 Nm @ 1400-3250 RPM
Total maximum torque: 51.6 lb-ft (70 Nm)
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 150.4 mph (242 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3946 lbs (1790 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5004 lbs (2270 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3123 cm3 (191 ci)
Power: 188 KW @ 6500 RPM256 HP @ 6500 RPM252 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 234 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM318 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT Multitronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Y

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3660 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4718 lbs (2140 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 230 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3123 cm3 (191 ci)
Power: 188 KW @ 6500 RPM256 HP @ 6500 RPM252 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 234 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM318 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Y

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4894 lbs (2220 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 266 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3123 cm3 (191 ci)
Power: 188 KW @ 6500 RPM256 HP @ 6500 RPM252 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 234 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM318 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Y

Dimensions

Length: 180 in (4572 mm)
Width: 70 in (1778 mm)
Height: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.9/59.8 in (1,521/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3737 lbs (1695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4795 lbs (2175 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 262 g/km

Length4,572 mm

Width1,778 mm

Height1,392 mm

Wheelbase2,649 mm

Curb weight1,540 – 1,815 kg

Torque225 – 450 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.