White 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale in Schell

Thinking of buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

What to check on the A4

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked.

Specs, explained

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 24 litres, from its 7.9 L/100 km rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $41.49 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

What to expect from the A4

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. At 4.76 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Good uses for the A4

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.

Drive it on your own roads

Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A4 answers the big questions.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Choosing the right one

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Compare the Progressiv with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Renting for Schell

If you need it in Schell itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Schell is about 491 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Questions first?

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.