Car financing: 2004 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 2004 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.
2004 Audi A6 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.7L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $22.93 |
2004 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $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 2004 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 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (6), service brakes (5) and air bags (3). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2004 Audi A6
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2004 Audi A6 for sale by us right now. 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 2004 Audi A6, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the A6
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 34 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 11.2 L/100 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $19.60, and a 300 km weekend about $58.80. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The A6 in everyday use
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the A6 makes sense
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. 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.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $196 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Your move
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2004 Audi A6 from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 Audi A6
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Audi A6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Audi A6
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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.