Audi A4 Avant (08 on) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 05 March 2012
If you can afford the new asking price, then the A4 Avant is one of the best family estates you can buy. It's roomy, comfortable, good to drive, safe, practical, and of course comes with the kudos associated with owning an Audi. You also get a wide choice of engines, including a range of exceptional - and highly economical - diesels. As ever there's a long options list and you should choose carefully - they can become a significant part of your final bill and some will not add any value to your car when you come to sell.
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£24,830 - £39,645

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£11,027 - £33,411

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Impressive levels of interior space, well built, good to drive, neat styling, incredibly refined

Not quite as fuel efficient as a BMW 3-Series, expensive options

If you can afford the new asking price, then the A4 Avant is one of the best family estates you can buy. It's roomy, comfortable, good to drive, safe, practical, and of course comes with the kudos associated with owning an Audi. You also get a wide choice of engines, including a range of exceptional - and highly economical - diesels. As ever there's a long options list and you should choose carefully - they can become a significant part of your final bill and some will not add any value to your car when you come to sell.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4.5 out of 5

    "The range is kicked-off by a 120bhp 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It's willing and quick off..."

  • Handling

    4 out of 5

    "On the road, the A4 Avant is never anything but composed. It corners confidently with little..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    4.5 out of 5

    "There's plenty of room in the back for two, or three at a pinch, with decent legroom and good head..."

  • Practicality

    4.5 out of 5

    "The boot is a decent size (490 litres with the seats up and 1,430 with them folded down) and easily..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Standard models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, a CD stereo, leather steering..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4.5 out of 5

    "The driving position is highly adjustable, making it comfortable for most drivers. The seat moves in..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "As a new buy, the A4 undercuts the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, yet overall offers better..."

  • Green credentials

    3.5 out of 5

    "The A4 is a big leap forward over the previous car when it comes to green credentials. There's..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4.5 out of 5

    "The A4 was awarded a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating for occupant protection in the more..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "The 2005-2008 Audi A4 was exceptionally well built with owners reporting very few problems. Over..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "Steady demand means that getting a discount won't be easy - you may have better luck trying to get..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "The A4 Avant estate was launched around six months later than the saloon. That means the earliest..."

  • Selling

    4 out of 5

    "Expect the A4 Avant to hold onto a great chunk of its value - especially if it's one of the diesel..."

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