2016 Audi A6 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2016 Audi A6, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2011 -
Weight :	3957 lbs \| 1794.865 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	35
Combined MPG :	28.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.8 seconds.
Top Speed :	130 mph \| 209.17 km/h (limited)
Coefficient of Drag :	0.28

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1600 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

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	2967 cc \| 181.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3500 RPM
Torque :	428 Ft-Lbs (580 NM) @ 1750 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy

Supercharged Inline 6
Displacement :	2995 cc \| 182.8 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	333 HP (245.088 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
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Twin-turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	3993 cc \| 243.7 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	450 HP (331.2 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 1400 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	10.1:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Transmission:
8 Tiptronic , 7 Automatic S tronic

Production Figures

Total Audi Production for 2016 :	210,213
2016 Audi A6

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2016 Audi A6 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	9%
2016 Audi A6 4 DR AWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	9%
2016 Audi S6 4 DR AWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	9%

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20141029
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	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20141029
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V862000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Consequence	The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
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	20181103
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V035000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy	Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: How fast is the 2016 Audi A6? A: The 2016 Audi A6 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Audi A6? A: The 2016 Audi A6 has a wheelbase size of 114.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Audi A6? A: The 2016 Audi A6 has a length of 194.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Audi A6? A: The 2016 Audi A6 has a width of 73.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Audi A6 have?A: The 2016 Audi A6 has 37.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Audi A6 have?A: The 2016 Audi A6 has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Audi A6? A: The 2016 Audi A6 was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2016? A: Audi produced 210,213 automobiles in 2016.

Q: What engines did the 2016 Audi A6 have? A: The 2016 Audi A6 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Turbocharged V 6 (2967 cc | 181.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 428 Ft-Lbs (580 NM) @ 1750 RPM

Supercharged Inline 6 (2995 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 333 HP (245.088 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2900 RPM

Twin-turbocharged V 8 (3993 cc | 243.7 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 450 HP (331.2 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 1400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Audi A6 have? A: The 2016 Audi A6 had the following gearbox options: 8 speed Tiptronic, 7 speed Automatic S tronic.