What does it cost?
For The Audi A4 handles securely and has a wide range of powerful engines. Thanks to reasonable list prices and strong residual values, the ownership costs are competitive.
Against It's not as exciting to drive as a BMW 3 Series; in particular, the firm ride quality is a real disappointment. The dashboard is pretty cluttered, too.
What Car? says
The Audi A4 has a lot going for it, particularly the solid financial prospect it offers. However, the disappointing ride quality really lets the side down.
What Car? readers say
4.25
There are 23 Audi A4 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You can expect a four-figure discount on an Audi A4, but even so residual values are among the strongest in the class, especially on the smaller-engined diesel models.
Audi is rightly renowned for its diesel models, and these are certainly the best engines in the range. However, do your sums carefully before buying one, as you’ll need to do a high annual mileage to recoup their higher (than the equivalent petrol models’) list prices through the lower fuel bills.
Similarly, we don’t think it’s worth paying for the most expensive models, unless you need their four-wheel drive, as they have the least impressive fuel economy and the lowest residuals.
Reader test team says:
Audi A4 Saloon 3.0 TDI quattro 245 SE 4dr
Another reviewer has pretty much nailed specifics about this car which I agree completely with so I won't repeat. As far as the diesel A4 range goes…
4
out of 5 stars
Audi A4 Saloon 3.0 TDI quattro 245 SE 4dr
Despite warnings that it is not as good as a BMW or even a Mondeo to handle, it goes where you point the wheel with no fuss and is fun when hacking…
5
out of 5 stars
Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDIe S/S 136 S line 4dr
I have run this as a company car for the last six months or so. It is a decent comapetent car which goes and handles resonably well, particularly if…
3
out of 5 stars
Audi A4 Saloon 1.8 TFSI 120 S line 4dr
I have had the A4 for just over 26 months now and it is an excellent car. It was my first foray into premium brands having owned mainstream cars…
5
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDIe 136 SE 4dr
The Audi A4 2.0 TDIe 136 SE is arguably the most attractive A4 for business users, thanks its good package of price and equipment, topped off with low CO2 emissions.
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