For The most affordable A4 Allroad has a quiet 2.0-litre diesel engine that combines ample pulling power with good fuel economy. It's well equipped, too.
Against This engine isn't as smooth as the others, sending vibrations through the pedals at idle. Only the Allroad gets a notchy manual gearbox instead of Audi's S tronic semi-automatic version.
If you're considering an A4 Allroad, this is the model to go for. It's the most affordable to buy and run, yet it still offers strong performance and plenty of kit.
Anyone buying an A4 Allroad might also want to consider the regular Avant estate and Audi's Q5 4x4, which is closely related to the A4 under the skin.
If you're still sure the Allroad is the one for you, then the only big decision you face is which engine to go for. The 2.0-litre diesel would be our pick because it's strong, refined and the cheapest to buy and run.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol is also worth considering if you're a private buyer who doesn't do many miles, or if you prefer to have your gears changed for you (it comes with a semi-automatic gearbox, whereas the 2.0-litre diesel is manual only). However, we'd avoid the 3.0-litre diesel because it's just too pricey.
Whichever engine you choose, the Allroad comes in just one well-equipped trim, although Audi offers plenty of tasty options. Just make sure you don't go crazy, because it's easy to add thousands to the price and you won't get the money back when you sell it on.
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