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2020 Audi A4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Audi A4 gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh, led by substantially reshaped exterior styling and a new 10.1-inch touchscreen. It is a clear update rather than a carryover year.
About the 2020 Audi A4
5th generation A4/A4 allroad in the U.S. (B9, 2017-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
Audi positions the A4 family as a polished compact luxury car with clean design, a quiet cabin, and tech that feels modern without being flashy. The sedan is the everyday premium small car for buyers who want comfort, sharp road manners, and understated styling. The A4 allroad adds wagon cargo space, standard quattro traction, and extra ride height for buyers who want more utility and light rough-road confidence without moving to an SUV.
The 40 sedan is the simpler, efficiency-minded version, with 188 horsepower and front-wheel drive; the 45 adds 248 horsepower, AWD, S line styling, and sport seats. The A4 allroad remains a raised wagon with AWD, adaptive suspension, and extra cargo versatility. Prestige models emphasize comfort and technology with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Styling
Audi revised most of the exterior bodywork, including a wider, flatter grille and new front and rear styling. LED headlights became standard throughout the A4 sedan and A4 allroad range, while 45 sedans gained standard S line exterior styling.
Tech
A new 10.1-inch touchscreen with Audi's newer MIB 3 system replaced the previous dash-top display and console controller. On the allroad Premium Plus, navigation moved from standard equipment to an optional feature.
Powertrain
The sedan lineup was reorganized into six 40 and 45 trims. The 40 uses a 188-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive, while the 45 uses a 248-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine with AWD. The Titanium Premium trim was dropped, and the allroad retained its 248-horsepower AWD setup.
2020 Audi A4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 248 hp | 188 hp | 248 hp | 188 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 188 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
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| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
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| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
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| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Audi A4?
The biggest change is a mid-cycle refresh that reshaped much of the exterior and replaced the old screen-and-controller interface with a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Standard LED headlights and a reorganized sedan lineup were also part of the update.
Does the 2020 Audi A4 have a touchscreen?
Yes. Every 2020 A4 sedan and A4 allroad has a 10.1-inch touchscreen running Audi's newer MIB 3 infotainment system. It replaced the previous dash-top screen and console controller.
What is the difference between the 2020 Audi A4 40 and 45 sedans?
The 2020 A4 40 has a 188-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, while the A4 45 has a 248-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine and AWD. Every 45 sedan also has S line exterior styling and sport seats.
Was the 2020 Audi A4 allroad updated too?
Yes. The 2020 A4 allroad received the refreshed front and rear styling, standard LED headlights, and the new 10.1-inch touchscreen. It retained its raised wagon body, adaptive suspension, 248-horsepower engine, and AWD.
Are LED headlights standard on the 2020 Audi A4?
Yes. LED headlights became standard across the 2020 A4 sedan and A4 allroad range. Prestige versions use more advanced matrix-design LED headlights.
2020 Audi A4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Audi A4.
4.2
2020 Audi A4
(83 reviews)
“It is a great car. it handles very well, and is very smooth to drive. It also has good pickup, and the screen is easy to use.”
“If you want luxury, performance, and reliability, the 2020 Audi A4 is the total package.”