These are standard specifications for the 2012 Audi A6, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 CVT Multitronic CVT; Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) , 8 Automatic with Tiptronic® and DSP
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $41,700 Invoice: $38,782 |
| Weight : | 3682 lbs | 1670.127 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
| Combined MPG : | 28.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h (limited) |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 4300 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Supercharged V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2995 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
8 CVT Multitronic CVT; Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) , 8 Automatic with Tiptronic® and DSP
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.829 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.686 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.241 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.960 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.760 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.605 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.481 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.608 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110328 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V781000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110328 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V646000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110328 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V823000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash. |
| Consequence | An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110404 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V370000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction. |
| Consequence | If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110404 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V002000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. |
| Consequence | If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110404 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V229000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump. |
| Consequence | A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110502 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V019000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Audi A6?
Q: How fast is the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a wheelbase size of 114.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a length of 193.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a width of 73.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Audi A6 have?A: The 2012 Audi A6 has 37.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Audi A6 have?A: The 2012 Audi A6 has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2012 Audi A6 have? A: The 2012 Audi A6 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 4300 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1500 RPM Supercharged V 6 (2995 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2900 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Audi A6 have? A: The 2012 Audi A6 had the following gearbox options: 8 speed CVT Multitronic CVT; Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL), 8 speed Automatic with Tiptronic® and DSP.
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Q: How fast is the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a wheelbase size of 114.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a length of 193.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 has a width of 73.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Audi A6 have?A: The 2012 Audi A6 has 37.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Audi A6 have?A: The 2012 Audi A6 has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Audi A6? A: The 2012 Audi A6 was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2012 Audi A6 have? A: The 2012 Audi A6 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 211 HP (155.296 KW) @ 4300 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1500 RPMSimilar Automakers
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