2015 Audi A4

The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Two tests of the A4 were conducted because, in the first test, the vehicle's electrical system did not deploy the airbags due to a crash test preparation error. As a result, ratings for restraints and dummy kinematics and dummy injuries are based only on the second test. Structural ratings are based on both tests.

Structure

The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Footwell intrusion measured as much as 28 cm at the footrest and the instrument panel intruded 25-28 cm. The steering column was pushed back 13 cm toward the driver.

Injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left hip would be likely in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

In the second test, the dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but slid off the left side as the steering column moved 18 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure and resulting in little airbag cushioning for the chest. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The driver door opened during the crash, which shouldn't happen because the driver could be partly or completely ejected from the vehicle.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2012 Audi A4 2.0T 4-door 2wd
Weight	3,520 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	111 in.
Length	185 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen/Audi as part of frontal crash test verification.

The moderate overlap frontal crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A4, known as the A4 Avant, also redesigned for 2009.

Injury measures

Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head accelerations from the sunvisor, roof, and grab handle hits were low.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, it rebounded into the seat with its head grazing the sunvisor, roof, and grab handle above the deployed side airbag.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2009 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,587 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	111 in.
Length	185 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A4, known as the A4 Avant, also redesigned for 2009.

Injury measures

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2009 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,675 lbs.
Side airbags	standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	111 in.
Length	185 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway

How this test is conducted