The suspension is tuned for tight handling, yet it is fluid enough to accommodate sharp bumps without sending shudders through the body. Audis always handle well, and the A4 is no exception. From a safety standpoint, the A4 has both dual front airbags and side front airbags built into the outboard edge of the seats. Even though the A4's interior is not voluminous, it is finished with the tone of a drawing room. Colors are subdued, and the dash and door panels are accented with polished wood trim.
Instruments have simple, readable faces that look elegant, subdued colors and readable instruments.
The center of the dash gets rather busy with myriad small buttons for radio and climate control, but otherwise the ergonomics are good. Rear-seat legroom is on the tight side for adults, which is one of the only real complaints about this car. It does have a split-folding seat for added hauling flexibility. A tiny, pop-up cupholder is the other. Even though I rarely use cupholders while driving, most people find them important, and the one in the A4's console is nearly useless.