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2016 Audi A4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Audi A4 is a simpler trim lineup: Audi dropped the Prestige trim, leaving Premium and Premium Plus. Otherwise, this was a quiet final year for the existing A4 before the 2017 redesign.
About the 2016 Audi A4
B8.5 generation, final U.S. model year before the all-new B9 redesign for 2017.
Audi positioned the A4 as a compact luxury sport sedan that blends sharp, clean design with everyday usefulness. The 2016 brochure emphasizes its strong body lines, lighting design, and cabin craftsmanship, while period reviews highlight the punchy turbo four, available quattro all-wheel drive, and polished road manners. For most shoppers, the A4’s core appeal is simple: an upscale daily sedan that feels more special than a mainstream car without giving up practicality.
The 2016 A4 is a compact luxury sedan built around a 220-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, leather upholstery, xenon headlights, and three-zone climate control. Premium is the straightforward entry trim, while Premium Plus adds heated front seats, keyless entry, driver memory settings, and 18-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
Tech and equipment
Premium gained standard heated side mirrors and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. Bluetooth changed from standard to optional across the lineup, while Bang & Olufsen audio moved from a stand-alone extra into the optional Technology package on Premium Plus.
2016 Audi A4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 34 cu-ft | 34 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Audi A4?
The biggest change is the loss of the Prestige trim. The regular 2016 A4 sedan lineup consists of Premium and Premium Plus.
Was the 2016 Audi A4 redesigned?
No. The 2016 A4 is the final U.S. model year of the B8.5 generation, with the all-new B9 redesign arriving for 2017.
Did the 2016 Audi A4 get a new engine?
No. The powertrain carried over, with both trims using a 220-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
What equipment changed on the 2016 Audi A4?
Premium gained standard heated side mirrors and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. Bluetooth became optional across the lineup, and Premium Plus placed Bang & Olufsen audio in the optional Technology package rather than offering it separately.
Is the 2016 Audi A4 Premium Plus the top regular trim?
Yes. Premium Plus became the top regular A4 sedan trim for 2016 after Audi dropped Prestige.
2016 Audi A4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Audi A4.
4.2
2016 Audi A4
(164 reviews)
“The only real change to my vehicle I would have made is to have added USB ports... I mean it's a 2016 model with NO USB ports...”
“The cup holders in the Audi A4 have never pleased me. In the 2007 model, it was difficult to use unless I lifted the arm rest for both holders. In the new one, the second holder is so narrow it is unusable. If I have a passenger who needs the cup holder as well as me, my passenger is forced to hold their beverage. To me, that's ridiculous in a luxury brand vehicle.”