Car financing: gold 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Danforth

Thinking of buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv before buying one.

What to check on the A4

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. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

What the specs mean

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 7-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

The EPA rates it at 7.9 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 24 litres. Every 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. NHTSA lists it at 4.76 m long. 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.

Who the A4 suits

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the A4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Running costs

Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Choosing the right one

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Compare the Progressiv with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

Renting for Danforth

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Danforth. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,566 km from Danforth, and does not deliver there.

Ask us

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.