Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2009 Nissan 350Z?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 2009 Nissan 350Z?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Nissan 350Z starts lower at $36,870. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2009 Nissan 350Z leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,870).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2009 Nissan 350Z leads on horsepower in this comparison (306).

Which has better seats: 2020 Audi A4 or 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on seats in this comparison (5).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2009 Nissan 350Z?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Audi A4 vs Nissan 350Z

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Audi A4

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2009 Nissan 350Z

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
Selected trim	Premium	Enthusiast
Body style	Sedan	Convertible
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2009

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
MSRP	$37,400	$36,870 (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	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	20 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
Horsepower	188 hp	306 hp (best)
Torque	236 lb-ft	268 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	3.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
Seating	5 seats (best)	2 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	12 cu ft (best)	4.1 cu ft
Curb weight	3,417 lbs (best)	3,575 lbs
Wheelbase	111 in (best)	104.3 in
Length	187.5 in (best)	169.8 in
Width	72.7 in (best)	71.5 in
Height	56.2 in (best)	52.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Nissan 350ZEnthusiast
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 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	Nissan 350Z
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Enthusiast $36,870 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	Enthusiast $37,870 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	Touring $39,220 MSRP
4	—	Touring $40,220 MSRP
5	—	Grand Touring $41,570 MSRP
6	—	Grand Touring $42,570 MSRP

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