2010 A4 2.0 TFSI, 8-speed Multitronic CVT Actual 0-60 time..

[kylerobertson]

I cant seem to find and accurate time, some sources say close to 7, others say low 6's, others say mid 6's. What is the actual 0-60 time on a 2010 A4.
Thanks! Best regards.
Kyle

Oh btw, i ask because i will probably be purchasing my first audi within the week

[jlaudio]

i think the 2010's had a 6speed instead of 8 speed unless its different for front wheel drive only
also buy a quattro instead of FWD CVT, you won't regret it. IMO there is no point in owning a front wheel drive audi

[markinarch]

+1

Buy a quattro if you can. Almost every person I talk to that bought a FWD Audi bc it was their first Audi and they didn't know any better regrets it and wishes they had it. If you can find one in your price range go quattro.

[NPuter]

Another quattro vs fwd thread

[fritze18]

+1

This is one feature you can't (reasonably) add after you buy it. I say 'reasonably' because anything is possible with the right amount of money. Get a Quattro model if you can. Like everyone else has said, you won't regret it.

[Dasquade]

Although quattro adds weight to the car, i would agree that if you can go for a quattro car. I didn't found one at the time of purchase, but it is the one thing i do miss on my car.
Even without a tune, FWD on this car doesn't give you that good traction (especially at 0-XX pulls).
And since pulltimes is apperently your main question for purchase....
On the other hand, don't buy a multitronic if pulls are indeed your main desire for this car. Multitronics are cruisers, although i still love my (tuned) multitronic!

[dscline]

i think the 2010's had a 6speed instead of 8 speed unless its different for front wheel drive only

The standard automatics that come with the quattros changed from a 6sp to an 8sp in 2011, but when the CVTs are in manual mode they emulate fixed ratios, and I think there were 8 steps in the 2010 model.

[kylerobertson]

Being that im still a minor insurance is ridiculous for a car with AWD, but i am still searching for a quattro a4 and if i can find one for a steal ill definitely get it. Regardless im still interested in the 0-60 for the fwd. If anyone knows it that would be very much appreciated

[quattroforlife]

I'm a minor I don't believe insurance was much more for me. What insurance? I use USAA

[kylerobertson]

I'm a minor I don't believe insurance was much more for me. What insurance? I use USAA

im on allstate my man

[Hyperionguy]

Yeah, 8-sp and Multitronic are two distinctly different things... even if Mutitronic simulates 8 steps in paddle mode. Different performance, driving experience, and fuel mileage.

[quattroforlife]

Go for quattro if You can. Maybe get a pre owned? Use the money you save for insurance?

[LINDW4LL]

Why would insurance be more for AWD? That doesn't make any sense.

[ShouldaHadAB8]

Why would insurance be more for AWD? That doesn't make any sense.

I was always under the impression that AWD was less to insure since they are safer in non ideal road conditions...

[dropshadow]

As a minor, 0-60 times should be your last concern when looking for a car. You're definitely not going to be winning many street races in a FWD CVT A4 anyway.

[LINDW4LL]

I was always under the impression that AWD was less to insure since they are safer in non ideal road conditions...

Exactly

[PaperishPlastic]

I was always under the impression that AWD was less to insure since they are safer in non ideal road conditions...

4WD SUV's cost more to insure than their 2WD counterparts.

[oc cc]

If you are going to be drag racing from stop to stop light, for the sake of the rest of us DON'T GET AN AUDI!!!

[dscline]

I was always under the impression that AWD was less to insure since they are safer in non ideal road conditions...

I would expect the opposite: AWD vehicles are more expensive to replace than 2WD versions, and are probably more likely to be driven in non-ideal road conditions than the 2WD versions. You are looking at it from the perspective of comparing the two under identical conditions. The insurance company is going to look at it purely from statistics. AWD cars are purchased by people who are willing the pay the premium either because they value the performance advantage, and/or they expect to need to drive it in poor road conditions. Compare that to people who either don't drive a car to its limits, and/or won't drive their car when the conditions are poor. People who buy AWD cars probably have higher and more frequent insurance claims, and that's all the insurance company is going to care about.

As a minor, 0-60 times should be your last concern when looking for a car.

You've apparently forgotten what it's like to be young. I was much more impressed by how fast a car was when I was young, then I am now as an adult.

[Frinkferta]

23 seconds

[kylerobertson]

Anyways thanks for answering my original question (no one did). Oh and thanks for the attitude. When did i ever say i was drag racing the car, i'm asking the 0-60 time because i planned on apr modding it and wanted to know exactly what i would be starting with.

[kylerobertson]

I would expect the opposite: AWD vehicles are more expensive to replace than 2WD versions, and are probably more likely to be driven in non-ideal road conditions than the 2WD versions. You are looking at it from the perspective of comparing the two under identical conditions. The insurance company is going to look at it purely from statistics. AWD cars are purchased by people who are willing the pay the premium either because they value the performance advantage, and/or they expect to need to drive it in poor road conditions. Compare that to people who either don't drive a car to its limits, and/or won't drive their car when the conditions are poor. People who buy AWD cars probably have higher and more frequent insurance claims, and that's all the insurance company is going to care about.


You've apparently forgotten what it's like to be young. I was much more impressed by how fast a car was when I was young, then I am now as an adult.

Thanks for the back up ! And i'm glad to hear at least someone is logically thinking about the insurance policies

[jlaudio]

Anyways thanks for answering my original question (no one did). Oh and thanks for the attitude. When did i ever say i was drag racing the car, i'm asking the 0-60 time because i planned on apr modding it and wanted to know exactly what i would be starting with.

thats a bad idea, the CVT transmissions have been notoriously un-reliable when tuning(google how many have problems after 40k miles). why not just shop car insurance for a company that will provide you the same rate for a quattro as FWD? are you a minor and still on the parents insurance?

also most likely the reason that people don't know what the 0-60 time is on a FWD a4 is: 1. no one owns one 2. no one that owns one cares because its very slow anyway 3. no one buys a FWD audi...

[NPuter]

thats a bad idea, the CVT transmissions have been notoriously un-reliable when tuning(google how many have problems after 40k miles). why not just shop car insurance for a company that will provide you the same rate for a quattro as FWD? are you a minor and still on the parents insurance?

also most likely the reason that people don't know what the 0-60 time is on a FWD a4 is: 1. no one owns one 2. no one that owns one cares because its very slow anyway 3. no one buys a FWD audi...

Oh really? Guess again.
So the sole reason you bought your car was for quattro? You could have saved a lot of money by buying a cheaper AWD vehicle...
Sounds like you're living in ignorance...

According to Audi's specs,
Tiptronic (quattro) = 6.3sec
Multitronic (fronttrack) = 6.7sec

With the stock, narrow, all-season tires, I had a ton of wheel-spin from a dead stop. With summer 255s, I have none.

APR has a CVT specific tune for our cars. Also, the B8 CVT is different than CVTs used in past models...

Maybe I should sell my POS FWD Audi and buy a VW... No point in keeping this considering it doesn't have quattro...


MopShoot-5593 by NPuter, on Flickr

[kylerobertson]

thats a bad idea, the CVT transmissions have been notoriously un-reliable when tuning(google how many have problems after 40k miles). why not just shop car insurance for a company that will provide you the same rate for a quattro as FWD? are you a minor and still on the parents insurance?

also most likely the reason that people don't know what the 0-60 time is on a FWD a4 is: 1. no one owns one 2. no one that owns one cares because its very slow anyway 3. no one buys a FWD audi...

Wow that is something i am very concerned about. Unfortunately yes, i am still under my parents insurance for another 6 months. To be honest i don't even want a FWD car, id much prefer RWD or AWD but my options are pretty slim.. It almost sounds like its not even worth it to buy a FWD Audi.. is this true?

[kylerobertson]

Oh really? Guess again.
So the sole reason you bought your car was for quattro? You could have saved a lot of money by buying a cheaper AWD vehicle...
Sounds like you're living in ignorance...

According to Audi's specs,
Tiptronic (quattro) = 6.3sec
Multitronic (fronttrack) = 6.7sec

With the stock, narrow, all-season tires, I had a ton of wheel-spin from a dead stop. With summer 255s, I have none.

APR has a CVT specific tune for our cars. Also, the B8 CVT is different than CVTs used in past models...

Maybe I should sell my POS FWD Audi and buy a VW... No point in keeping this considering it doesn't have quattro...

Thank you SO MUCH for actually answering my questions and addressing my concerns, i really appreciate it!! How do you like yours? Have you done any tunes or mods?

[jlaudio]

Oh really? Guess again.
So the sole reason you bought your car was for quattro? You could have saved a lot of money by buying a cheaper AWD vehicle...
Sounds like you're living in ignorance...

According to Audi's specs,
Tiptronic (quattro) = 6.3sec
Multitronic (fronttrack) = 6.7sec

APR has a CVT specific tune for our cars. Also, the B8 CVT is different than CVTs used in past models...

Maybe I should sell my POS FWD Audi and buy a VW...


MopShoot-5593 by NPuter, on Flickr

i appologize if i offended less than 8% of audi's customer base that buys FWD vehicles, that was not my intention. I never said it was a POS, i just said that FWD audi's are not even close to the majority of what audi sells, therefor, people may not know. i bought my car because of AWD and the fit and finish of the interior, and the beautiful exterior. i like audis (just a little bit) as you can see in my signature. what other brand could i have saved money on that offers equal levels of quality and looks? i certainly can't think of one?
i am sure you bought your car for many of the same reasons except the AWD considering you don't need it. i did not mean to offend you bud.

[kylerobertson]

Forgot to mention the A4 I'm looking at is an S-Line

[NPuter]

i appologize if i offended less than 8% of audi's customer base that buys FWD vehicles, that was not my intention. I never said it was a POS, i just said that FWD audi's are not even close to the majority of what audi sells, therefor, people may not know. i bought my car because of AWD and the fit and finish of the interior, and the beautiful exterior. i like audis (just a little bit) as you can see in my signature. what other brand could i have saved money on that offers equal levels of quality and looks? i certainly can't think of one?
i am sure you bought your car for many of the same reasons except the AWD considering you don't need it. i did not mean to offend you bud.

No problem man,
I'm just tired of hearing the "there is no point in buying a FWD Audi comment." I bought my car for all the reasons you did (besides quattro). Would I prefer having a quattro car? Of course. Do I "need" quattro, no. I would say that the majority of A4s in South Florida are FWD, and dealers do not stock many quattro cars. Also, the quattro cars they do stock have more options and are more expensive. They are much more open to negotiations on FWD cars over quattro cars.
With that said, performance was not a main concern when I bought my car.

[kylerobertson]

No problem man,
I'm just tired of hearing the "there is no point in buying a FWD Audi comment." I bought my car for all the reasons you did (besides quattro). Would I prefer having a quattro car? Of course. Do I "need" quattro, no. I would say that the majority of A4s in South Florida are FWD, and dealers do not stock many quattro cars. Also, the quattro cars they do stock have more options and are more expensive. They are much more open to negotiations on FWD cars over quattro cars.
With that said, performance was not a main concern when I bought my car.

Performance isn't my main concern either but i like that it is available. Thanks again man. I thought this community was just full of stuck up people, glad to see at least some are friendly !

[Dasquade]

Sorry Nputer and maybe it is my 'poor' 2.0 tuned diesel (370Nm) but on 245 wheels i have wheelspin on launch and i have this roundabout on my way to work, when i take it at 40-60km/h and floor it on the exit i get wheelspin aswell. Sure sways and eurocodes brace would help a lot, but in the end we (FWD) lack some rear grip...
But i'm like you though, i have FWD, love it. Do i really need quattro, not really but it would be a nice extra when wet, snowy and for cornering/launching.
I know many say, you will regret it if you don't go quattro. I would say, if you can go for it...
As for the multitronic, like been said, you can't compair the B7 with the B8's gearbox. B8 has more clutch pads (7 vs 5 afaik) and should wear less. But the multitronic normally can't handle that much torque as an manual gearbox (around 400Nm420Nm for a diesel i've been told, not sure about TSFI's).

[Okan509]

No problem man,
I'm just tired of hearing the "there is no point in buying a FWD Audi comment." I bought my car for all the reasons you did (besides quattro). Would I prefer having a quattro car? Of course. Do I "need" quattro, no. I would say that the majority of A4s in South Florida are FWD, and dealers do not stock many quattro cars. Also, the quattro cars they do stock have more options and are more expensive. They are much more open to negotiations on FWD cars over quattro cars.
With that said, performance was not a main concern when I bought my car.

IM SICK OF HEARING "No point in buying an Audi without DRL LEDs" holyshit I could care less about them - probably the least necessary part of a vehicle are fancy lights

we have covered it many times - cars are equipped differently - for the different wants and needs of the customers... that is all folks.