2008 Audi A4 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Audi A4 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Audi A4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.1L 6-cylinder | 3.1L 6-cylinder | 3.1L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.85 | $18.72 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
2008 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.1 L | 3.1 L | 3.1 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (131), engine (13) and power train (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V427000 | 2018-06-22 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with... |
| 18V082000 | 2018-01-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the... |
| 17V032000 | 2017-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada,... |
| 16V382000 | 2016-06-01 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern... |
| 16V376000 | 2016-05-27 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. |
| 16V079000 | 2016-02-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2008 Audi A4
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 Audi A4 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page sets out the 2008 Audi A4 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the A4
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Under the hood
It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 29 litres, from its 9.8 L/100 km rating. In energy, every 100 km costs about $17.15 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the A4
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
A week with the A4 answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.15 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Get an offer
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Audi A4 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Audi A4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Audi A4
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Audi A4?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Audi A4 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Audi A4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Audi A4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.