2001 Audi A6 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2001 Audi A6 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2001 Audi A6 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.7L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.7L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $22.93 | $22.93 | $22.93 | $22.93 |
2001 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (18), air bags (16) and power train (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V267000 | 2011-05-03 | fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE... |
| 08V157000 | 2008-04-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION... |
| 06V198000 | 2006-06-05 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH... |
| 04V133000 | 2004-03-18 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR. |
| 03V143000 | 2003-04-07 | tires | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG. |
| 01V202000 | 2001-06-18 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER. |
| 01V157000 | 2001-05-03 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2001 Audi A6
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Audi A6?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 Audi A6 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 Audi A6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Audi A6 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.