Hyundai I40 vs Audi A4
What's the difference?

Hyundai I40

$10,250 - $17,990

2018 price

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Audi A4

$28,850 - $47,950

2021 price

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Maserati Quattroporte

Mazda 6

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C43

Mercedes-Benz C63

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Summary

2018 Hyundai I40

2021 Audi A4

By Laura Berry

By Marcus Craft

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.7L

Diesel Turbo, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

5.1L/100km (combined)

5.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Impressive ride and handling
Diesel engine provides plenty of oomph
Roomy

Nice to drive
Looks good
Impressive interior

Dislikes

Tiny display screen
No AEB
Tyre noise

Space-saver tyre
Short warranty
Paying extra for driver-assist tech

2018 Hyundai I40 Summary

A wagon and not an SUV, eh? Respect. You see, when most people now think of a new car they think of an SUV, especially when they want something with a bit of cargo space. But not you.

And for thinking outside the box you’ll be rewarded with something that’s better to drive than most SUVs – like the Hyundai i40 Tourer in the Active grade and a diesel engine we’ve road tested here.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this Korean wagon, and should you wait or buy it now? Read on to find out.

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2021 Audi A4 Summary

The Audi A4 allroad is the off-roader of the A4 line-up. I’m using the term ‘off-roader’ loosely here because this wagon is obviously best suited to daily duties in a city and suburbs, with perhaps an occasional foray into very light off-roading, i.e. driving on a well-maintained gravel or dirt road with few, if any, corrugations, and in dry weather only.

But that’s not a negative factor because the great thing about adventures is that they can be scaled to suit you, your lifestyle and your vehicle of choice.

However, is this allroad your best option for a comfortable, nice-driving all-rounder? Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Hyundai I40 2021 Audi A4

Verdict

The i40 Tourer in the Active grade is great to drive, it’s practical, and should be low-cost to run. But you can bet the new version, due to arrive soon, will be, too. If you can wait, it's a safe bet the new i40 Tourer will have an updated look, improved safety equipment and retain all the good points of the previous model.

Verdict

The Audi A4 allroad 40 TDI quattro S Tronic is a nice-looking wagon that’s fun to drive.

It’s packed with tech, adequately functional for daily life and it’s also capable enough off-road as long as the driving surface is nothing more challenging than well-maintained gravel or dirt tracks in dry weather, and you’re not planning a rough-and-tumble expedition into remote bushland.

As I mentioned earlier, the great thing about adventures is that you can scale them to suit you and your vehicle and the allroad offers a nice stepping-stone for people who’d like to experience the outdoorsy lifestyle, before perhaps diving deeper into it.

Hyundai I40 vs Audi A4 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Verdict

Hyundai I40 vs Audi A4
What's the difference?