Audi A6 Sedan - Generation 3.1-2 (2005-2011)

AUDI A6 (2005-2011)

The third generation model was an evolution of the previous one and gets more techie in the form of a Multi-Media Interface and FSI engines. It was the first time a diesel engine was made available. The vehicle was updated in November 2009.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	4.2 FSI Quattro	3.0 TDI Quattro	3.2/FSI/Premium	3.0 Multitronic	2.4/Highline	2.0 TFSI/Premium
Years Available	January 2007-2011	January 2007-2011	January 2007-2011	May 2005-2006	May 2005-November 2009	November 2009-2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4.2 DOHC 32V V8	3.0 DOHC 24V V6	3.2 DOHC 24V V6	3.0 DOHC 24V V6	2.4 DOHC 24V V6	2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	330hp @ 6,600rpm	230hp @ 4,000rpm	252hp @ 6,500rpm	220hp	177hp @ 6,000rpm	170hp @ 4,300-6,000rpm
Torque	420Nm @ 3,500rpm	450Nm @ 1,400-3,250rpm	330Nm @ 3,250rpm	300Nm	230Nm @ 3,000-5,000rpm	280Nm @ 1,800-4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct	Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	Continously Variable Transmission	Continously Variable Transmission	Continously Variable Transmission	Continously Variable Transmission
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,916mm	4,916mm	4,916mm	4,916mm	4,916mm	4,916mm
Width	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm	1,855mm
Height	1,459mm	1,459mm	1,459mm	1,459mm	1,459mm	1,459mm
Wheelbase	2,840mm	2,840mm	2,840mm	2,840mm	2,840mm	2,840mm
Curb Weight	1,745kg (2007-2009) or 1,750kg (2009-2011)	1,625kg (2007-2009) or 1,820kg (2009-2011)	1,540kg (2009-2011) or 1,570kg (2007-2009)	1,570kg	1,555kg	1,480kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Trapezoidal Link	Trapezoidal Link	Trapezoidal Link	Trapezoidal Link	Trapezoidal Link	Trapezoidal Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/50 R17	225/50 R17	225/55 R16 (3.2/FSI), 225/50 R17 (3.2 Premium)	225/55 R16	225/55 R16	225/55 R16 (2.0), 225/50 R17 (2.0 Premium)
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch (3.2) or 17 Inch (3.2 Premium) Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch (2.0) or 17 Inch (2.0 Premium) Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6 (3.2) or 8 (3.2 Premium)	6	6	6 (2.0) or 8 (2.0 Premium)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Automatic Slip Reduction, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Automatic Slip Reduction, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Automatic Slip Reduction, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and Automatic Slip Reduction	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and Automatic Slip Reduction	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Automatic Slip Reduction, and Electronic Differential Lock
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	3.2 Adds: None. 3.2 FSI Adds: None. 3.2 FSI Premium Adds: Front and Rear Proximity Sensors.	Adds: None	Front and Rear Proximity Sensors	2.0 Adds: Rear Parking Sensors. 2.0 Premium Adds: Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps	Adds: None	2.4 Adds: None. 2.4 Highline Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers.	2.0 Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers. 2.0 Premium Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	3.2 Adds: None. 3.2 FSI Adds: None. 3.2 FSI Premium Adds: Wood Accents, Side Sun Shade, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone.	Adds: None	2.4 Adds: Wood/Aluminum Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat. 2.4 Highline Adds: Side Sun Shade	2.0 Adds: Aluminum Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat. 2.0 Premium Adds: Wood Accents, Side Sun Shade, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat, Rear Sun Shade. 3.2 Premium Adds: Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors. 2.0 Premium Adds: Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat. 2.0 Premium Adds: Mirrors with Fold, Rear Sun Shade
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual or Four Zone	Automatic, Dual or Four Zone	Automatic, Dual (3.2 and 3.2 FSI) or Four Zone (3.2 FSI Premium)	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual (2.0 TFSI) or Four Zone (2.0 Premium)
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD with Multi Media Interface (2007-2009), AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX (2009-2011)	AM/FM/6 CD with Multi Media Interface (2007-2009), AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX (2009-2011)	AM/FM/6 CD with Multi Media Interface (3.2), AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Multi Media Interface (3.2 FSI and Premium)	AM/FM/6 CD with Multi Media Interface	AM/FM/6 CD with Multi Media Interface	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Multi Media Interface
Speakers	8 or 10, Bose	8 or 10, Bose	8, Bose (3.2). 8, No Bose (3.2 FSI). 10, Bose (3.2 Premium)	8, Bose	8, Bose	8 (2.0 TFSI) or 10, Bose (2.0 Premium)
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Electronic differential lock and heat and fold function in mirror added in November 2009. Upgraded to 10 speakers in November 2009.	Electronic differential lock and heat and fold function in mirror added in November 2009. Upgraded to 10 speakers in November 2009.	Premum variant added in November 2009. Electronic differential lock added in November 2009. Power rear sun shade dropped in regular model in November 2009.
RIVALS	BMW 5 Series, Jaguar S Type, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, Mercedes Benz E Class, Volvo S80