Lease a car: yellow 2017 Audi A4 Progressiv in Patsy

Thinking of buying the 2017 Audi A4 Progressiv?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 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. This page puts the 2017 Audi A4 Progressiv in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the A4

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Reading the spec sheet

Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: 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.

Its combined rating is 8.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $147 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.

What the A4 is like

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. At 4.75 m long, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. In plain terms, its 368 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

Rent the A4 for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A4 answers the big questions.

Picking a year and a trim

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. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

The A4 and Patsy

Patsy is about 1,196 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you need it in Patsy itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Talk to a person

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.