Lease takeover: beige 2020 Audi A4 Komfort in Farmbrook

The 2020 Audi A4 Komfort: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Audi A4 Komfort for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is the 2020 Audi A4 Komfort for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the A4

Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Specs, explained

It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. 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.

Its combined rating is 7.9 L/100 km, which means roughly 24 litres for 300 km. Expect about $13.83 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Length: 4.76 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Its 368 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A good match for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the A4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the A4 answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

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. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. 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.

A note on Farmbrook

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 509 km from Farmbrook, and does not deliver there. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

When you know your dates

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.