Lease takeover: 2012 Audi A7
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 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
- 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 2012 Audi A7 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2012 Audi A7 specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 12.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.90 |
2012 Audi A7: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 708 L (25 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,780 |
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 2012 Audi A7
- NHTSA lists 5 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 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (7), electrical system (6) and steering (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V370000 | 2018-06-04 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection... |
| 17V781000 | 2017-12-06 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. |
| 16V646000 | 2016-09-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. |
| 15V823000 | 2015-12-08 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System... |
| 15V019000 | 2015-01-20 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Audi A7
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Audi A7 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the 2012 Audi A7 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and steering; have those parts checked.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain to know here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Fuel use is rated 10.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 32 litres. Expect about $18.90 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the A7 makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Size and space
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 708 litres of luggage space fit bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Try the A7 on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A7 answers the big questions.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $189 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2012 Audi A7 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Audi A7
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Audi A7 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Audi A7
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Audi A7?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Audi A7 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 2012 Audi A7 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Audi A7 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3780.00.
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.