Audi A4 - advice re offset pedals

Kevin Faulks

Hello

Looking for advice on buying a three/four year old Audi A4. and have a good second hand one identified.

My only concern is whether the offset foot pedals make the driving position uncomfortable. I did take the car for a short drive and it didn't seem too much of a problem but possibly not long enough to really test out the driving position properly.

Would really appreciate any views from Audi A4 drivers - perhaps it is something you don't really notice after a while?

Many thanks.

Kevin

Eireplates

I drive a 10 A4 and I don't notice anything offset about the pedals. Its a very comfortable car and easily eats up the miles. After a long journey in it I feel good after it.

Henry Ford III

Can't imagine it'd be an issue tbh. A4's are good places to be for a journey comfort wise.

p.s. If it does become an issue you could always examine getting your feet offset

Kevin Faulks

Many thanks for replies.

Perhaps then offset pedals not much of an issue but have seen and heard a lot of criticism about them....

milltown

Henry Ford III wrote: »

p.s. If it does become an issue you could always examine getting your feet offset

Cathy Bates comes highly recommended for this type of work.

Nissan doctor

Are you sure its not the A6 your thinking of? Some people have complained about the pedels on those alright but I've never heard of, or noticed myself, any issue with A4's.

Kevin Faulks

Thanks for feedback.

Offset pedals may also be an issue with the A6 but it is I am enquiring about the offset on the A4 (post-2008 model). Seems to bother some but not others.

Anan1

Kevin Faulks wrote: »

Thanks for feedback.

Offset pedals may also be an issue with the A6 but it is I am enquiring about the offset on the A4 (post-2008 model). Seems to bother some but not others.

Without meaning to sound smart, the only thing that matters is whether it bothers you. Take the car for a longer drive.

seandive

I had one as a company car for 2 years (09-11). The offset pedals affected my hip, you compensate in the driving position, it then affected my knee. I was driving Cork Dublin, Cork Galway. Some of the other guys had problems in their backs.
Volvo S60 at the moment, no problems

MuppetCheck

My experience was I could not get fully comfortable behind the wheel of the newer model A4. Herself took a drive on off the same car and didn't notice my issue. If you are comfortable all well and good, but my advice would be to request an extended test drive if possible.

Kevin Faulks

Much appreciate the advice.

Its a pity the car has the offset drawback as otherwise it has so much going for it.

Owen

I get bad pains in my left knee if I drive most VAGs for an extended period. It's frustrating as anything, but could be more likely my wonky joints than the car.

R.O.R

Didn't notice the pedals being badly offset, but never had one for more than a weekend. Outside of my left foot did catch the foot rest every time I put the clutch down, and that's more than enough to rule one out for me (well, might make an exception for a well specced 170ps S-Line quattro).

copacetic

I found the pedal offset an issue, wouldn't be keen on a manual A4 at all for that reason.

Popoutman

I've never particularly noticed an offset to the pedals in ~200,000 kms in my a4.
Ball of feet on mat, rotate left foot between clutch and footrest, rotate right foot between brake and accelerator. I've worn a little dent into the genuine Audi rubber mat with my right heel - aids perfect placement every time

Then again I have reasonably large feet at 11 1/2, and wide with that. I can easily use both brake and accelerator without needing to lift my heel. However I can't comfortably drive a Pug 106 as I hit the clutch and accelerator at the same time, when going for the brake... (driving boots needed here.)

Advice for the OP - take for a decent drive and see for yourself. For the *vast* majority of people it's a complete non-issue. If you go looking for it as a problem you will probably find it as a problem.

whiterebel

seandive wrote: »

I had one as a company car for 2 years (09-11). The offset pedals affected my hip, you compensate in the driving position, it then affected my knee. I was driving Cork Dublin, Cork Galway. Some of the other guys had problems in their backs.
Volvo S60 at the moment, no problems

This happened to me as well. By pushing your leg out, it gets jammed against the raised edge of the leather seat, which can get uncomfortable as well. AFAIK, the A4s and A6s have the offset pedals.

eth0

What is this offset pedal craic about?

whomitconcerns

the foot rest is to the left of the clutch rather than the right of the accelorator..so technically the clutch is where positioned where you would usually find the brake positioned....Order stays the same just they are moved across a bit to the right.

Mr Magners

R.O.R wrote: »

Didn't notice the pedals being badly offset, but never had one for more than a weekend. Outside of my left foot did catch the foot rest every time I put the clutch down, and that's more than enough to rule one out for me (well, might make an exception for a well specced 170ps S-Line quattro).

I remrember you pointing that out when I was looking in to getting the A4 and while it is noticeable the first few times I have to say it's the same as any other car now.

I have a new A4 for about 6 weeks now, 10,000km done and I'm having no problems with the pedal position, very comfortable car and eats up the kms.

whiterebel

whomitconcerns wrote: »

the foot rest is to the left of the clutch rather than the right of the accelorator..so technically the clutch is where positioned where you would usually find the brake positioned....Order stays the same just they are moved across a bit to the right.

Any car I've ever driven has the footrest to the left of the clutch?
What I mean by offset is that the pedals aren't straight in front, where you're feet go straight onto them, but rather off slightly to the right.This puts your feet, legs and hips off to one side, and can get uncomfortable.

*Kol*

whomitconcerns wrote: »

the foot rest is to the left of the clutch rather than the right of the accelorator..so technically the clutch is where positioned where you would usually find the brake positioned....Order stays the same just they are moved across a bit to the right.

If the footrest was to the right of the accelerator what use would it be????

*Kol*

Kevin Faulks wrote: »

Hello

Looking for advice on buying a three/four year old Audi A4. and have a good second hand one identified.

My only concern is whether the offset foot pedals make the driving position uncomfortable. I did take the car for a short drive and it didn't seem too much of a problem but possibly not long enough to really test out the driving position properly.

Would really appreciate any views from Audi A4 drivers - perhaps it is something you don't really notice after a while?

Many thanks.

Kevin

I was driving an A4 for a few months with the paddle shift auto box. I thought it was great and would go for that option.

BHP

*Kol* wrote: »

If the footrest was to the right of the accelerator what use would it be????

Perhaps for when using cruise control.