Gold 2020 Audi A4 Technik for sale in Ruby

The 2020 Audi A4 Technik: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Audi A4 Technik for sale by us right now. Here is the 2020 Audi A4 Technik for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the A4

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

The numbers in plain words

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 7-speed automatic. 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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $41.49 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

What to expect from the A4

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its length is 4.76 m, so it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The EPA measures its luggage space at 368 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the A4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Picking a year and a trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel.

The A4 and Ruby

Ruby is about 3,197 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Ruby.

Still deciding?

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