Car financing: yellow 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Bald Knobs

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. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers, in plain words.

What to check on the A4

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. 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.

Engine and fuel

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, 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.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 24 litres, from its 7.9 L/100 km rating. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.83 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the A4

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The length is 4.76 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. With 368 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Who the A4 suits

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

A longer test drive

A test week in the A4 tells you more than any review. Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Choosing the right one

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

Bald Knobs and the A4

Bald Knobs is about 568 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you need it in Bald Knobs itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

When you know your dates

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.