Auto loans: 2006 Audi A6
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2006 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2006 Audi A6 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.1L 6-cylinder | 3.1L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 283.5 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $21.18 | $22.93 |
2006 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 3.1 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,225 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,236 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A6 4dr Avant Awd Wagon 3.0 | A6 4dr Avant Awd Wagon 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.93 m (194 in) | 4.93 m (194 in) |
| Width | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.84 m (112 in) | 2.84 m (112 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 1,890 kg (4,167 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2006 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 4 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 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (40), electrical system (13) and engine (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V427000 | 2018-06-22 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with... |
| 17V032000 | 2017-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada,... |
| 16V382000 | 2016-06-01 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern... |
| 07V334000 | 2007-08-01 | structure:body:trunk lid | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2006 Audi A6?
No 2006 Audi A6 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2006 Audi A6, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and engine; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
It runs the 3.1L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 11.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 34 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $19.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the A6 makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Space, size and seats
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The body is 4.93 m long and 1.86 m wide. Check the size of a tight parking spot. For luggage, 453 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the A6 tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.60 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
One more step
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2006 Audi A6 from us first.
Ask us about the 2006 Audi A6
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Audi A6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Audi A6
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 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 2006 Audi A6 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2006 Audi A6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 Audi A6 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
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.