Audi A4 TDi Sport 130 Reviews

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Audi A4 TDi Sport 130
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Average Ratings for Audi A4 TDi Sport 130

  • Performance3 stars
  • Practicality3.5 stars
  • Reliability5 stars
  • Value for Money2.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.5 stars
  • Overall Rating2.2 stars

1 Review For Audi A4 TDi Sport 130

  • bowf Rank: Staff Sergeant 5th Oct 2004

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Good Points: Build quality, reliability and economy.


    Bad Points: An incredibly boring driving experience.


    General comments: I chose the Audi A4 TDi (130) Sport executive car as a replacement for an Alfa Romeo 156 for company car tax reasons. By switching to a diesel and their better CO2 figures I was going to save a fair amount in tax every month.
    I ordered the sport version of the A4 as I hoped to replicate at least some of the superb driving dynamics that the Alfa 156 had.
    Unfortunately the Audi does not even come close.
    Even with the sports suspension package it is a very remote driving experience. The steering has no feel and the turn-in is very slow.It is extremely difficult to sense what the tyres are doing and sporty driving is discouraged by the ridiculously pedantic traction control. Even the slightest slide or wheelspin has the computer taking over and the car jerking as the brakes are applied and the engine throttled off. This can be switched off if you can put up with a huge orange warning light in your eyeline.
    The brakes are completely devoid of any feel either. Plenty of power but no feel.
    The difference in height between the throttle and brake pedals is the most annoying thing when driving quickly though. No chance of heel-n-toe driving and quick changes from pedal to pedal can sometimes be hindered by the sheer difference in height from throttle to brake.
    It makes finding a comfy driving position awkward as well.
    Plus points are the build quality which is superb and rattle free even after 30000 very hard miles, the reliability which is outstanding and the fuel economy which refuses to dip below 50mpg despite my best efforts.
    Standard equipment is dismal.
    Not even heated mirrors in a £21000 car.
    It's due for replacement in 3 months thank goodness. I wouldn't have another one as it makes me feel 50 years old. It's like the motoring equivalent of a cardigan.