Auto loans: 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Barsug

The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv before buying one.

Before you sign for the A4

Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

Reading the spec sheet

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, 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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $13.83 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the A4

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Space, size and seats

As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. With a length of 4.76 m, it counts as on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

Rent the A4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A4 answers the big questions.

Year and trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Money matters

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.

Barsug and the A4

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Barsug starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Barsug is about 3,643 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Next step

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