Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Audi A6 3.2 FrontTrak ($42,950); 3.2 quattro ($46,100); 4.2 quattro ($56,300); Avant 3.2 quattro ($49,000); S6 quattro ($72,350)
Engines:	3.2-liter V6; 4.2-liter V8; 5.2-liter V10
Transmissions:	6-speed automatic with Tiptronic; 7-speed multitronic CVT
Safety equipment (standard):	ABS with EBD and Brake Assist; traction control, ESC, two-stage frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags, active front head restraints; tire-pressure monitoring system
Safety equipment (optional):	dual rear seat-mounted side airbags, rear park assist, rearview camera, Audi Lane Assist
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Germany


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Audi A6 Avant 3.2 quattro ($49,000)
Standard equipment:	leather seating surfaces, wood interior trim, automatic dual-zone climate control with filter, Multi Media Interface (MMI) with 7-inch color screen, electromechanical parking brake, cruise control, power windows with one-touch up and down, remote keyless entry, power remote door locks, remote trunk unlock, heated power mirrors with passenger-side tilt-down back-up aid, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear window and side mirror defogger, 12-way power and heated front seats, 60/40 split folding rear seat, floor mats, tool kit, trip computer, anti-theft system, variable intermittent wipers with heatable washers, 10-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD 6-disc changer, Sirius satellite radio, Servotronic power rack-and-pinion steering, leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescope steering wheel, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, automatic headlights, headlight washers, front and rear fog lights, roof rails, rear cargo cover, power sunroof, P245/40R18 tires on alloy wheels
Options as tested (MSRP):	Premium package ($2550) with daytime running lights, memory for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors, power-folding auto-dimming exterior mirrors, Bose surround sound system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, power liftgate, and bi-xenon headlights; S line Interior Package ($2000) with steering wheel shift paddles, Milano leather upholstery, front sport seats, perforated leather shift knob, black cloth headliner, aluminum door sills, and Gray Birch wood trim; Technology Package ($2500) with voice recognition, Advanced Key keyless access and starting, Advanced Parking System with rear park assist and a rearview camera, adaptive cornering lights, universal garage door opener, and power tilt/telescoping steering column; rear side airbags ($350); sport suspension ($500); navigation system ($1600)
Destination charge:	($775)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$59275
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Engine:	3.2-liter dohc 24v V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	255 @ 6500
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	243 @ 3250
Transmission:	6-speed automatic with Tiptronic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	17/25 mpg
Wheelbase:	111.9 in.
Length/width/height:	194.2/79.2/58.2 in.
Track, f/r:	62.7/62.9 in.
Turning circle:	39 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.5/57.1/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	in.
Cargo volume:	68.4 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent four-link
Suspension, r:	independent self-tracking trapezoidal-link
Ground clearance:	4.6 in.
Curb weight:	4211 lbs.
Tires:	245/40R18
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	21.1 gal.