Trade in: orange 2024 Audi A4 Technik in Patsy

The 2024 Audi A4 Technik: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2024 Audi A4 Technik for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2024 Audi A4 Technik before buying one.

What to check on the A4

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, tires and air bags; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Reading the spec sheet

It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid and all-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.0 L/100 km combined rating. Driving 300 km costs roughly $37.20 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

How big it is

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 340 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Is it right for your trip?

Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

A longer test drive

Rent the A4 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Picking a year and a trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Patsy and the A4

We have no location in Patsy; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,196 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Patsy starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Next step

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