Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2002 Suzuki Esteem 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 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Suzuki Esteem starts lower at $13,299. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

The 2002 Suzuki Esteem leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (13,299).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

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

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (188).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

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

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Audi A4 vs Suzuki Esteem

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

Vehicles

2020 Audi A4

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2002 Suzuki Esteem

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Suzuki EsteemGL
Selected trim	Premium	GL
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2002

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Suzuki EsteemGL
MSRP	$37,400	$13,299 (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	Suzuki EsteemGL
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	27 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	32 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal (best)	12.7 gal

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Suzuki EsteemGL
Horsepower	188 hp (best)	122 hp
Torque	236 lb-ft (best)	117 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L (best)	1.8 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Suzuki EsteemGL
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12 cu ft	12 cu ft
Curb weight	3,417 lbs	2,271 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	111 in (best)	97.6 in
Length	187.5 in (best)	166.3 in
Width	72.7 in (best)	66.1 in
Height	56.2 in (best)	53.9 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Suzuki EsteemGL
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
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	1 (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	Suzuki Esteem
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	GL $13,299 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	GL $13,799 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	GL $14,299 MSRP
4	—	GL $14,799 MSRP
5	—	GLX $14,299 MSRP
6	—	GLX $14,799 MSRP
7	—	GLX $15,299 MSRP
8	—	GLX $15,799 MSRP
9	—	GLX Plus $16,599 MSRP
10	—	GLX Plus $16,799 MSRP

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