2002 Audi A6 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Not afraid to step out of the box.
Summary & Specs
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The Audi A6 provides the ego enhancement one expects from driving a luxury car. Indeed, the average household income of the A6 buyer is expected to be about $150,000. It is a worthy reward for someone in that income bracket, and is not just another Benz or Bimmer.
For those who want the advantages of all-wheel drive, multitronic is not yet available with quattro, though it can be expected in the future. The A6 is an exceedingly competent commuter and highway car for the professional or entrepreneur who doesn't lust after the speed of the performance-tuned A6 models, but relishes being a little different.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
John Matras |
| Model Lineup |
A6 3.0 FrontTrak with CVT ($35,400); A6 3.0 Quattro with Tiptronic ($37,150); A6 3.0 Quattro Avant with Tiptronic ($38,350); A6 2.7T ($39,750); A6 4.2 ($49,650); S6 Avant ($58,700) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter dohc 30-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
continuously variable (CVT) |
| Engines (optional) |
220-hp 3.0-liter dohc 30-valve V6; 250-hp 2.7-liter dohc 30-valve turbocharged V6; 300-hp 4.2-liter dohc 30-valve V6; 340-hp 4.2-liter dohc 30-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
continuously variable (CVT); 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, traction control (front-drive only), electronic rear brake pressure regulation, electronic stability program, brake assist, front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, front seat belts with pretensioning and force limiters, three rear 3-point seat belts with automatic pretensioning, rear child seat tether anchors, safety unlock door locks, first aid kit, inside trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
rear side-impact airbags; quattro all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Neckarsulm, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-822-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$35,400 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
A6 3.0 ($35,400) |
| Standard Equipment |
automatic dual zone climate control with filter, power windows with one-touch up and down, cruise control, rear window and side mirror defogger, power remote door locks, remote trunk unlock, illuminated vanity mirrors, 12-way power driver's and front passenger seats, 1/3-2/3 split folding rear seat, floor mats, tool kit, trip computer, anti-theft system, variable intermittent wipers with heatable washers, AM/FM/cassette/6-disc CD-player audio with RDS and speed-variable volume, speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering, leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescope steering wheel |
| Destination Charge |
575 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
convenience package ($730) includes auto-dimming mirrors with external folding feature, Homelink and 3-position memory front seats; Preferred Luxury Package ($1,800) includes leather upholstery and glass sunroof; Premium Package ($1,200) includes Xenon headlamps, rear Parktronic, multifunction steering wheel; navigation system ($1,350); heated front and rear seats ($550); rear side airbags ($350) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$41,955 |
| Horse Power |
220 @ 6300 |
| Torque |
221 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
19/25 |
| Wheelbase |
108.7 |
| Length/Width/Height |
192.0/71.3/57.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
60.6/61.8 |
| Turning Radius |
38.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/NA/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.6/NA/37.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
17.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
4.3 |
| Curb Weight |
3516 |
| Stock Tires |
P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS and proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |