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Audi A4 Avant (1996-2001) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £18,222 - £46,345
Road tax cost £210 - £415
Insurance group 21 - 39
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 314 - 723 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Strong image, good engines, top quality construction

CONS

Limited rear space, sensitive brakes

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Like it’s saloon counterpart, the A4 Avant was a breakthrough model for Audi. It had the quality and refinement to compete with estate rivals from BMW and Mercedes, something which the brand had never quite managed before. It looks stylish – but this is at the expense of luggage space, while rear passenger space is tight too. Otherwise it’s a great choice with well built interiors, safe handling and a great choice of strong engines.

There’s even a crazy high performance RS4 version with a mind boggling 380bhp.