2005 Audi A6 Review Summary & Specs
3.2 Sedan
All-new luxury sedan delivers superb driving experience.
Summary & Specs
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The all-new 2005 Audi A6 represents a compelling alternative to the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and other cars in this class. It excels at driving dynamics, making for a wonderful car for quick commuting, smooth high-speed travel, are spirited driving. It's smooth and quiet, promoting easy conversation or listening pleasure.
The V6 and V8 engines coupled with the excellent six-speed automatic deliver responsive performance. Quattro all-wheel drive makes this a stable ride regardless of prevailing environmental conditions. Comfort, luxury, a feeling of quality, and those driving dynamics make this a great luxury sedan.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
Audi A6 3.2 quattro; A6 4.2 quattro |
| Engines (standard) |
3.2-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Engines (optional) |
3.2-liter V6; 4.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
quattro all-wheel drive, ABS, ESP, EBD, Brake Assist; two-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, head airbags, active front head airbags; tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-FOR-AUDI |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
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Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
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| Standard Equipment |
leather seating surfaces, aluminum interior trim, automatic dual-zone climate control with filter, Multi Media Interface (MMI) with 7-inch color screen, power windows with one-touch up and down, electromechanical parking brake, cruise control, rear window and side mirror defogger, power remote door locks, remote trunk unlock, illuminated vanity mirrors, 12-way power front seats, folding rear seat, floor mats, tool kit, trip computer, anti-theft system, variable intermittent wipers with heatable washers, rain sensor, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD 6-disc changer, Servotronic power rack-and-pinion steering, leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescope steering wheel, tire-pressure monitor |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Premium Package with wood interior trim, multi-function steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps, Bose premium sound system; rear Parktronic; DVD navigation system; premium leather upholstery |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
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| Horse Power |
255 @ 6500 |
| Torque |
244 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
111 |
| Length/Width/Height |
193/73/57.4 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
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| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent four-link |
| Rear Suspension |
independent self-tracking trapezoidal-link |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
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| Stock Tires |
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| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
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