The 2007 Audi A4 2.0, part of the model generation redesigned in 2002 and re-engineered in 2005, has undergone rigorous side impact crash testing. This report, based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data, details the safety performance of the Audi A4 2.0, focusing on occupant protection. It’s important to note that these ratings apply to 2005-2008 Audi A4 models built after October 2004, which incorporated structural enhancements to improve side impact safety.
Side Impact Evaluation of the 2007 Audi A4 2.0
The IIHS conducted a side impact crash test on a 2005 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 4-door 4wd, which is representative of the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 models manufactured after October 2004. The evaluation criteria and ratings are summarized below:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good |
| Structure and safety cage | Acceptable |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good |
| Torso | Good |
| Pelvis/leg | Good |
| Driver head protection | Good |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good |
| Torso | Good |
| Pelvis/leg | Good |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good |
The 2007 Audi A4 2.0 achieved an overall “Good” rating in the side impact test. This indicates a high level of protection for occupants in this type of collision. Specifically, the structural integrity of the safety cage was rated as “Acceptable,” while injury measures for both the driver and rear passenger were consistently rated as “Good” across all body regions (head/neck, torso, and pelvis/leg). Furthermore, head protection for both driver and rear passenger was also rated as “Good,” highlighting the effectiveness of the side curtain airbags in preventing head injuries.
View of the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 and mobile deformable barrier moments before side impact crash test.
The test vehicle was equipped with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags. These safety features played a crucial role in achieving the favorable safety ratings. The side impact test simulates a collision with another vehicle, and the “Good” ratings suggest that the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 provides robust protection in such accidents.
Side view of the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 after the crash test, doors removed to display deployed side airbags and damage to the passenger cabin.
Advanced Safety Technology
Beyond structural design and airbags, the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 incorporated other safety technologies. While this report primarily focuses on side impact performance, it’s worth noting that the A4 also performed well in frontal crash tests (for models manufactured after February 2002, though frontal crash ratings are not detailed in this specific report). The re-engineered 2005 and later models, including the 2007 Audi A4 2.0, can be visually identified by a larger grille compared to earlier versions, a subtle but important detail for identifying models with enhanced safety features.
Action capture during the side impact test demonstrating head protection for the driver dummy by the side curtain airbag in the 2007 Audi A4 2.0.
For a deeper understanding, technical measurements were recorded during the crash test. These include measures of occupant compartment intrusion and detailed injury metrics for both driver and passenger dummies. For instance, the B-pillar intrusion was measured at -11.0 cm, indicating minimal intrusion into the occupant space. Injury measures such as Head HIC-15, neck tension and compression, shoulder deflection and force, torso deflection, pelvis force, and femur forces were all recorded and analyzed to assess injury risk.
Greasepaint residue on the side airbag shows head protection for the rear passenger dummy during the 2007 Audi A4 2.0 side impact test.
Conclusion: 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Side Impact Safety
The 2007 Audi A4 2.0 demonstrates strong side impact safety performance, earning an overall “Good” rating from IIHS. The combination of structural design, side airbags, and head curtain airbags contributes to effective occupant protection in side collisions. Prospective buyers and current owners of a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 can be assured of its commendable safety in side impact scenarios, especially when considering models manufactured after October 2004 with the enhanced safety features.
