2024 Audi A4 Technik for sale in Ruby

The 2024 Audi A4 Technik: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2024 Audi A4 Technik before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2024 Audi A4 Technik, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, tires and air bags; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Reading the spec sheet

The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

Its combined rating is 8.0 L/100 km, which means roughly 24 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $12.40 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. With 340 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Good uses for the A4

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Drive it on your own roads

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the A4 for a week and see how it fits your life. A week with the A4 answers more than any brochure.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel.

Which one to look for

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Ruby and the A4

Ruby is about 249 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Ruby starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Questions first?

Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.