AUDI A4 1.8 T

Price Rs 28 lakh (estimated)
0-100kph 8.6sec (claimed)
Top speed 223kph (claimed)
Power 163bhp
Torque 22.94kgm
Power to weight 113.9bhp per tonne

Length 4586mm
Width 1772mm
Height 1427mm
W’base 2642mm
Weight 1430kg
Fuel tank 70 litres

Engine 4-cyls, in-line 1781cc turbocharger and intercooler, DOHC, petrol
Installation Front, fwd with ESP
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Specific output 90.5bhp per litre
Bore/stroke 81/86.4mm
Gearbox type 5-speed, manual, all synchromesh, CVT

Front suspension Four-link, upper and lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent, trapezoidal-link with resiliently mounted subframe and anti-roll bar
Front brakes Ventilated discs, ABS
Rear brakes Discs
Tyres 205/55 R16

WHAT TO EXPECT
Style and substance make A4 a worthy competitor to C-class.