Brown 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale in Igloo

The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The figures, translated

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Fuel use is rated 7.9 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 24 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $41.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Best uses

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Living with the A4

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. It is 4.76 m from end to end. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Its 368 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A4 answers the big questions. Try the A4 on your commute, then decide.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Renting for Igloo

If you need it in Igloo itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Igloo is about 1,978 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Want a price?

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.