Car leasing: red 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Java

Buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv is a big decision; here is the information we have.

Recalls and complaints

Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. 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.

Engine and fuel

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 7-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. 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. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $41.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Good uses for the A4

It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Room inside

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. It is 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.

Try before you buy

Rent the A4 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the A4 tells you more than any review. Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it.

Narrowing it down

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

The A4 and Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,639 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Talk to a person

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