Audi A4 vs Buick Century
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Buick Century
Overview
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Standard |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,400 | $22,040 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,423 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $18,627 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $20,801 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal | 17 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp (best) | 175 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft (best) | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.1 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lbs | 3,342 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (best) | 109 in |
| Length | 187.5 in | 194.6 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Buick CenturyStandard |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A4 | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Standard $22,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Prestige $46,950 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Audi A4 vs Buick Century FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2005 Buick Century on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Buick Century starts lower at $22,040. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,040).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- The 2020 Audi A4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (188).
- Which has better seats: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Audi A4 or 2005 Buick Century?
- The 2005 Buick Century leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2005 Buick Century?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).