Trade in: 2002 Audi A6

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Combined
12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
Recalls
4

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Audi A6 of the 1998 to 2004 generation
Photo: Andrew Bone, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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We do not have a 2002 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.

2002 Audi A6 specs

2002 Audi A6 powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
Engine3.0L 6-cylinder2.7L 6-cylinder turbo2.7L 6-cylinder turbo3.0L 6-cylinder4.2L 8-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)5-speed automatic6-speed manual5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
FuelPremium gasPremium gasPremium gasPremium gasPremium gas
City13.8 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km
Highway10.2 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
Combined12.4 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
CO₂291 g/km307 g/km307 g/km307 g/km307 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$21.70$22.93$22.93$22.93$22.93

2002 Audi A6: every figure

2002 Audi A6 figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
Displacement3.0 L2.7 L2.7 L3.0 L4.2 L
Cylinders66668
MPG city (US)1716151515
MPG highway (US)2323222323
MPG combined (US)1918181818
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2322222222
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$4,350US$4,550US$4,550US$4,550US$4,550
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)$4,340$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 2002 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 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (15), engine and engine cooling (15) and service brakes (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2002 Audi A6 recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
11V2670002011-05-03fuel system, other:storage:tank assemblyVOLKSWAGEN 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...
08V1570002008-04-08fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyVOLKSWAGEN 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...
06V1980002006-06-05electrical systemON 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...
04V1330002004-03-18electrical systemON 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.

Trade in: the 2002 Audi A6

No 2002 Audi A6 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2002 Audi A6 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes.

Under the hood

Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT). 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.

Its combined rating is 12.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 37 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $21.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

When the A6 makes sense

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

The A6 in everyday use

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. EPA lists 425 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.

A longer test drive

Rent the A6 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the A6 on your commute before you commit to it. If the A6 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Picking a year and a trim

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

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A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Audi A6 from us first.

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Buying the 2002 Audi A6

Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Audi A6 cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.

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.