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Audi A4 Saloon (1995-2001) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £17,895 - £36,490
Road tax cost £210 - £415
Insurance group 21 - 39
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 327 - 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

The first A4 was a hugely important car for Audi. While it’s predecessor, the 80, was a decent car, the new A4 was a big step up in terms of quality, design and refinement. Most crucially it made buyers realise that were was a premium alternative to the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3-Series. No easy feat. It was developed alongside the Passat and the A4 shares many of its virtues, including superb build quality and a wide choice of engines.

It’s quite cramped in the back and the boot isn’t huge but the A4 remains a great saloon.