Trade in: 2012 Audi A7
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Audi A7 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.
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.
Trade in: the 2012 Audi A7
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Audi A7 for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2012 Audi A7 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged, driving through an 8-speed automatic. 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.
Plan on about 32 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 10.8 L/100 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $189. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 708 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Is it right for your trip?
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Drive the A7 on your commute before you commit to it.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $189 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.90 in fuel.
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. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Get an offer
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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.
Find me this car
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?
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 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.