2016 Audi A6 Sedan Diesel

2016 A6 Diesel

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$59,500 MSRP From
30 mpg AVG, Comb.
5.5 sec. 0-60 MPH
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Audi A6 Diesel is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same 3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel engine that produces 240 horsepower, which is enough for the 4,277 lbs. sedan to reach 60 mph from zero in just 5.5 seconds. Audi A6 Diesel has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Audi A6 Diesel 3.0L TDI Premium Plus / 3.0L TDI Prestige

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 82.1 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.8 in
Length: 193.9 in
Height: 57.8 in
Wheelbase: 114.7 in

2016 A6 Diesel has a relatively long wheelbase ( 114.7 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4277 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.3 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 57.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 37.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 56.3 in

Trunk Volume

14.1 ft³

2016 A6 Diesel seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, A6 Diesel ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.1 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 A6 TDI Premium Plus quattro	2016 A6 TDI Prestige quattro
Starging MSRP	$59,500	$63,700
Engine	3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel	3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
HP	240 hp	240 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	5.5 sec	5.5 sec
City	25 MPG	25 MPG
Highway	38 MPG	38 MPG
Combined	30 MPG	30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2016 A6 Sedan Diesel comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $2,633 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, A6 Diesel has a class-leading fuel economy of 30 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Audi A6 Diesel Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 41
Recalls: 3

2016 A6 Sedan Diesel has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed forty-one complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively high number.