Diesel, electric, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1995–2026

Audi A6

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Audi A6. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 6.9 L/100km, about $1,841 a year in Australia.

Audi A6 in grey
Fuel use
6.9 L/100km
2024 official
A year's petrol
$1,841
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
917 km
63 L tank
Seats
5

What a A6 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.58 per 100 km$1,841
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.20 per 100 km$2,222
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.28 per 100 miles£1,350
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.71 per 100 miles$1,716

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

C8, 2019–2027

Specs for the 45 TFSI sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
C8
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,939 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
1,457 mm
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
Boot
530 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
Engine size
1,984 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
180 kW
Torque
370 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2018
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2018
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

C7, 2012–2018

Specs for the 2.0 TFSI sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
C7
Built
2012-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,933 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,455 mm
Wheelbase
2,911 mm
Kerb weight
1,658 kg
Boot
530 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.9 L/100km
CO₂
154 g/km
Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011
Airbags
8

C6, 2005–2011

Specs for the 2.4 V6 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
C6
Built
2005-2011
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,922 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,457 mm
Wheelbase
2,877 mm
Kerb weight
1,680 kg
Boot
530 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
130 kW
Torque
340 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
67.5 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2026Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2025Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2025Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2024Diesel6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2024Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2024Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2023Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2023Hybrid9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2023Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2022Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2022Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2022Hybrid9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Hybrid9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2021Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2020Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2020Hybrid9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2020Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2019Diesel5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2019Hybrid9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2019Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2018Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2018Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2017Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2017Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg40 mpg—
2016Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2016Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2015Diesel5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2015Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2014Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2014Diesel5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Hybrid7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2013Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2013Hybrid7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2013Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2012Hybrid7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2012Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2012Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2011Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Audi A6 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Audi A6?

The 2024 Audi A6 uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Audi A6 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $1,841 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Audi A6 go on a full tank?

About 917 km from its 63 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Audi A6's boot?

530 L, for the 45 TFSI sedan.

Cars like the A6

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Mercedes-Benz

E350

2005–2020

6.9 L/100km

BMW

330I

2000–2021

6.9 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

1994–2027

6.8 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz

CLA-Class

2014–2027

7.1 L/100km

Volkswagen

Jetta

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km

Nissan

Sentra

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km

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A3

1997–2027

6.2 L/100km

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A1

2010–2026

5.7 L/100km

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A4

1996–2025

7.0 L/100km

Audi

Q3

2012–2027

7.9 L/100km

Audi

Q5

2009–2026

7.5 L/100km

Audi

A5

2008–2027

9.1 L/100km

Audi

Q2

2016–2026

6.8 L/100km

Audi

TT

1999–2023

9.1 L/100km

Every Audi

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