2014 Audi A4
Summary:
Not quite as fun to drive as Mercedes or BMW, but a smooth and reliable ride nonetheless
Faults:
The automatic transmission is a bit jerky, especially at higher speeds.
The trunk latching mechanism needed replacement after 8 months.
The car is a bit underpowered and overweight, and feels heavy when accelerating at high speeds.
General Comments:
The interior is plush and luxurious; it is a bit softer and more luxuriant than the Mercedes C-Class I had before getting this car, but not quite as flashy and full of bells and whistles as the BMW 3 or 4 series. It drives more "Japanese" than "German", i.e. like most Japanese luxury cars, it is a heavy car that is a bit slow to accelerate and feels a bit overweight and underpowered. It handles turns and corners well, especially with the "sport" setting selected.
The interior is roomier and there is more trunk space than the C-Class or the 3/4 Series. It contains a few standard features (e.g. rear view camera, seat warmers) that are optional on the C-Class or the 3/4 Series.
Fuel economy is also slightly better than the other German cars in its class... mine gets around 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 22nd December, 2015
8th Feb 2024, 13:14
I think Audi's are as fun to drive as BMW or Mercedes. And being an American review I take it this is a petrol engine you have? You have not mentioned the engine. At 28 mpg I assume this is petrol. They are very good performing and quiet engines.
I don't know if you guys in the USA get the diesel version, but here we enjoy performance AND economy from them.