2016 Audi

A6 quattro

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo

Audi A6: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 343 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 28.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 194 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 4,101 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol: 98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 51
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE24%
AIR BAGS11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
POWER TRAIN7%
SERVICE BRAKES4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 72 total.

Audi A6: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.