Audi A4 Saloon (08 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 19 October 2007 Last Updated: 05 March 2012 Audi has tried long and hard to make its A4 as desirable as the BMW 3-Series but hasn't quite succeeded. At least until now. While the BMW may still have the edge on ultimate driver appeal, the 2008 A4 is a better all rounder. As beautifully finished as ever, Audi has ensured the A4 saloon is priced a little lower than premium alternatives and is more generous with equipment. Build quality was never in question, but now the A4 offers unrivalled interior space, superb comfort, improved driving dynamics and excellent refinement - making it our class favourite. There's also a great choice of engines offering everything from economy and low emissions to high performance. 4.5 out of 5 Other Audi reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £23,630 - £38,410 View all new prices Used price range: £9,570 - £30,969 View all used prices See 48 new models for sale from £20,888 Get an Audi A4 Saloon (08 on) information pack Next steps Audi A4 Saloon cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 367 models like this for sale, starting at £8,499. Find used Audi A4 Saloons for sale Roomy interior, superb ride and handling, large boot, top quality cabin, excellent choice of engines, low emissions version available Not a particularly daring design Audi has tried long and hard to make its A4 as desirable as the BMW 3-Series but hasn't quite succeeded. At least until now. While the BMW may still have the edge on ultimate driver appeal, the 2008 A4 is a better all rounder. As beautifully finished as ever, Audi has ensured the A4 saloon is priced a little lower than premium alternatives and is more generous with equipment. Build quality was never in question, but now the A4 offers unrivalled interior space, superb comfort, improved driving dynamics and excellent refinement - making it our class favourite. There's also a great choice of engines offering everything from economy and low emissions to high performance. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"There's been no major revolution in the engine line-up for the A4, but the range benefits from..." Handling 4 out of 5"One of the criticisms of the previous A4 was that it wasn't particularly engaging to drive. Audi has..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"Interior space is improved vastly over the previous A4, so the saloon can now accommodate five..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The minimum boot volume in the A4 is 480 litres - ahead of key rivals from BMW and Mercedes. The..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Standard models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, electric windows, a CD stereo with..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"Recent Audis have had a more driver-focused feel than in the past, with the central console now..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"New prices undercut equivalent models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and the A4 offers higher levels of..." Green credentials 3.5 out of 5"The four-cylinder engines in the Audi A4 offer significantly better fuel consumption and lower..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The A4 received a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating in the new more stringent tests..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Audis tend to perform above average for reliability, and the A4 should be no different. Audi dealers..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"The A4 is keenly priced and popular so don't expect much of a discount, although there may be room..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Diesel A4s will always hold a premium over petrol models, so if you're a low-mileage driver, petrol..." Selling 4 out of 5"Well kept diesel models will sell quickest, especially those with key options fitted, such as..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Audi A4 Saloon (08 on) 1.8T FSi SE 4d 5 out of 5 “ Boot space is very speacious. Rear leg room is more than enough for 3 adults in comfort. ” Tom Jewell Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A4 cars for sale We have 367 models like this for sale. Find Audi A4 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Audi A4 Saloon (08 on) 1.8T FSi SE 4d 5 out of 5 “ Boot space is very speacious. Rear leg room is more than enough for 3 adults in comfort. ” Tom Jewell