The 2011 Audi A4ranks 9 out of 21 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 23 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A4, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The 2011 Audi A4 is a viable alternative to the more-expensive BMW 3-series. It has an upscale, simple interior that ranks at the top of the class, and provides a fun ride that spices up daily commutes. Audi refreshed the A4 in 2009. Two model years later, the 2011 Audi A4 has experienced few changes. For 2011, Audi gives the A4 an eight-speed triptonic automatic transmission with manual shift control and shifts amenities on the Prestige trim. Combined with its Quattro all-wheel drive system -- which Audi says more than 80 percent of buyers choose -- the 2011 Audi A4 corners aggressively and but can also be a quiet commuter. While reviewers love this car's appearance inside and out, Audi's engine selection puzzles them: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. The Audi A4 isn't underpowered by any means, but in a segment where the competition has six cylinders, the Audi A4 will never be a top-notch driver. "The Audi A4 has never really been known for its performance," Edmunds says. "Instead it has been (and continues to be) a car defined by a high-quality interior, one that's typically the benchmark in its class." Even if the engine isn't what it could be, the 2011 Audi A4 has a lot going for it. Fuel economy is great, and although its fuel ratings dropped a bit from last year, the A4 is still ...
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