2016 Audi A6
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Audi A6 is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 24-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,850-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 315-375 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 A6 costs about $2,850 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,125. Over five years that is about $15,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this A6 configuration spends about $4,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The A6 sits roughly 5 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 30 MPG | $3,150 |
| A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| A6 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 A6 records tailpipe CO₂ of 315-375 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.