The 1998 Audi A4, an entry level model was a biggest contributor in the success of Audi in North America. The model was powered by a 2.8 liter engine that has five valves per cylinder and it has the capacity to deliver up to 190 hp. The model was offered in Quattro all wheel drive.
1998 Audi A4
The A4 model released in this generation was a small luxury car and it cheaper than any other model in its class. The major competitors to the 1998 Audi A4 include Saab 900, Acura TL, Volkswagen Passat, Cadillac Catera, Oldsmobile LSS, Mercedes Benz C-Class, Infiniti I30, Mitsubishi Diamante, Subaru Legacy, BMW 3 Series, Lexus ES 300 and Nissan Maxima.
Engine
The standard engine to the 1998 was a 2.8 liter version and it also offered 1.8 liter model as optional, which produces power up to 150 hp at an angular speed of 5800 rpm and torque of 162 lb ft at an angular speed of 2200 rpm. The 2.8 liter model was mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, while the other engine was paired to a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
Fuel Economy rates
With the 2.8 liter engine, the 1998 Audi A4 model can achieve fuel economy of 23 and 32 miles per gallon in the city and on the highway respectively, while with the other engine, it can achieve 19 and 27 mpg. The starting price of the model equipped with 2.8 liter engine is $28,790.