2006 Audi A6 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewA sophisticated midsize luxury sedan (and wagon) with impressive technology.
For a style that won't age, look no further than the Audi A6. It's nothing but clean, modern architecture. The roofline is almost a perfect half-circle and offers a graceful cover for this sedan's long wheelbase. There are few creases along the body. It's smooth and fluid. What comes across as staid on the small A4 looks upscale on this midsize A6. Sure, from behind it looks like a plainer Volkswagen Passat. In the details, though, the A6 looks like a true luxury car—and the same goes for the pretty station wagon, the A6 Avant.
The interior sparks the eye, too. A wraparound dash canted toward the driver, a slim center stack, and all matter of buttons and switches mean the business. You'll find pretty woods and soft-touch materials all over, including the firm leather seats. A large color screen in the dash announces Audi's intent to push the technological envelope, for better and worse. In terms of style and quality, the A6 is tops.
A larger car requires more power, so forget about Audi's 4-cylinder engines. Standard on the 3.2 is the A4's optional engine, a 3.1-liter V6 with 255 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is new for 2006 with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional and comes with a 6-speed automatic and manual gear selection (paddle shifters are optional). The Avant wagon comes only in this configuration. The 4.2 model pairs Quattro with a 4.2-liter V8 that makes 335 hp and 310 lb-ft. That engine puts the A6 in an upper class of faster, effortless cars like the Mercedes-Benz E500. The V6 is enough for most drivers, though the throttle is not as smooth and easy to modulate around town as the V8's.
The A6 handles very well at the expense of a firmer ride. That's accentuated when ordering the lowered sport suspension or any of the larger wheel choices (16 to 18 inches in diameter). The cabin is quiet. Braking performance is also good, as is the steering response. An optional air suspension with adaptive dampers is also available.
Where the A4 remains simple and straightforward, the A6 is like operating a laptop. Audi's new MMI (Multi Media Interface) uses a rotary controller on the console surrounded by several shortcut buttons and more buttons that control submenus in the four corners of the screen, which change depending on what menu you're in. If that sounds confusing, of course, it is. At least the steering-wheel controls and monochrome screen in the instrument panel, which offers a trip computer, are more upfront.
Room is generous in all outboard seating positions. Trunk space measures 16 cubic feet on the sedan, while the Avant wagon increases space to 34 cubic feet (or 59 with the seats folded).
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote with keyless ignition · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: power rear window
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: side window
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote with keyless ignition · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls · Storage: seatback · Sunshade: side window
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
