60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: adjustable head restraints, fold-down rear center armrest w/storage, fold-down pass-through Show Full length center console -inc: storage box under front center armrest Aluminum door sill inlays Adjustable tilt/telescopic steering column 4-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel -inc: audio controls Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control -inc: tachometer, speedometer, digital clock w/date, fuel gauge, white illumination w/red pointers, digital odometer Driver info display -inc: 5" monochrome screen, trip computer, outside temp Pwr windows -inc: pwr retention, 1-touch open/close, pinch-protection Pwr central locking -inc: keyless entry, selective unlocking Interior electric trunk release on driver's door HomeLink garage door opener Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer 3-zone automatic climate control -inc: rear HVAC controls Electric rear window defogger -inc: auto timed shut off Lockable illuminated glove box -inc: valet button, air-conditioning vent for cooling (2) front & (2) rear cupholders (5) 12-volt aux pwr outlets -inc: (2) front, (2) rear, (1) trunk Dark brown walnut wood inlays Auto-dimming rearview mirror Driver/front passenger sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors Interior lighting -inc: front & rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, front & rear footwells, storage compartments, door sills If you love the performance feel of the BMW 5 Series, but not the firm ride and somewhat sterile interior, you’ll likely be drawn to the 2014 Audi A6. Cutting-edge audio and electronics along with quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) make the A6 nearly irresistible, as does its impressive fuel economy. You May Not Like This Car If... Although the S6 certainly can run with the best BMW has to offer, the base A6 can’t make the same claim. Pulled by its front wheels and equipped with a continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT), the A6 is no match for the rear-drive 5 Series, which also features an 8-speed automatic. The 2014 Audi A6 2.0T offers a well-rounded luxury experience even in basic trim levels, though it flies under the radar without much flash on the outside.We’re used to automakers giving us pumped-up versions of their cars to test drive, with powerful engines (including a clean-diesel TDI) and huge lists of optional equipment. With its base 220-horsepower engine and plain-Jane appearance, the A6 2.0T I tested was not one of those. With all-wheel drive, a Premium Plus package and a few miscellaneous options, my version’s $53,845 as-tested price focused most of the A6’s optional equipment inside the well-appointed and high-quality cabin. The A6 starts at $43,995 (all prices include destination). For 2014, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine is now rated at 220 hp, up from 211 hp; compare the 2013 and 2014 Audi A6 here. The A6 I tested won’t be mistaken for a sports sedan, even with the optional sport suspension it featured. Sedans like the 2014 BMW 528i, Lexus GS 350 or 2014 Cadillac CTS skew toward the more dynamic side of the segment; compare the A6 with those sedans here. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most popular among this group; compare it with the A6 here. Exterior & Styling Our $53,845 A6 didn’t stand out in any particular way, even with the “upgraded” 19-inch wheels that still appeared to have an entry-level finish. The $500 Moonlight Blue Metallic paint option also didn’t stand out as a good way to spend $500. Every paint color except black and white costs $500. How It Drives The Audi A6 2.0T’s low horsepower rating doesn’t mean you’re exempt from using premium gasoline, which is the engine’s preferred fuel. The all-wheel-drive version’s fuel economy ratings of 20/29/23 mpg city/highway/combined are average; BMW pulls ahead with ratings of 22/33/26 mpg for its all-wheel-drive 528i, while the CTS four-cylinder with all-wheel drive is rated 19/28/22 mpg. Both of those cars also get their best economy and power with premium fuel. The compelling story here is the A6’s available 310-hp, supercharged V-6 that suffers only a 1 mpg ding in combined ratings (18/27/22 mpg) versus the four-cylinder, while offering a whole lot more punch. Stepping up to the 3.0T V-6 is a notable jump in price, though, because the V-6 is available only in the higher-optioned Premium Plus trim, starting at $55,995. Premium Plus models add navigation, front and rear parking assist with a backup camera, upgraded wheels and a driver information system. A similarly equipped four-cylinder 2.0T with all-wheel drive and the Premium Plus package ($50,395) represents a savings of $5,600. If you can swing the price increase, though, the V-6 is a no-brainer option considering the similar fuel economy and increased power. There’s about an equal split of V-6 and four-cylinder A6s in Cars.com’s national inventory. The $1,500 Sport Package on Premium Plus trim levels adds a sport suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires, and a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters. The Sport Package provides an athletic, agile experience without killing your back in the process, even though it may not have the tenacity or precise steering feel of a BMW 5 Series or Cadillac CTS. The experience could have been better, though, if we’d had a legitimate set of summer tires replacing the winter tires our test car had; the winter ones squirmed during quick maneuvers. The A6’s suspension pairs with Audi’s rear-biased Quattro all-wheel drive (40/60 torque split, front/rear), which reveals its secret sporty driving nature only on favorite s-curves coming home from work. Otherwise, stoplight-to-stoplight driving is perfectly comfortable, with stellar ride quality as-equipped. The A6 at highway speeds is an extremely confident machine even with winter tires. Interior Interior add-ons in my tester include the Premium Plus trim level’s navigation and parking system, Bose sound system, blind spot warning system, upgraded steering wheel from the sport package, and that’s it. The Nougat Brown interior and extremely attractive Fine Grain Ash natural inlays are no-cost trimmings. The visible pores of the Ash make the wood look living, even though it’s plastered on the inside of a luxury car. Front-seat comfort is exceptional with those Nougat Brown leather seats soaking up any road imperfections the suspension missed; heated front seats are now standard for 2014. The backseat is less comfortable, not much roomier than the A4 sedan — surprising considering the A6’s advantage of 8.8 inches in overall length and 6 cubic feet of interior volume. Cargo & Storage Ergonomics & Electronics One feature I’d like to see added is a USB port for non-iPhones/iPods. The A6 lacks a simple USB port and instead includes a proprietary iPod cord with the older 30-pin connector. USB adapter cables are available, but it’s inconvenient when $15,000 subcompact cars include a USB port standard. Included with Premium Plus is Audi Connect online services, which uses a 3G wireless internet connection to enhance maps with Google Earth. The result is a real aerial view of your route, though it’s not very seamless. Perhaps the switch to a faster 4G LTE wireless network will speed up the off-putting load times. Audi’s A3 debuts with 4G LTE connectivity, and Audi says it plans to increase that availability to all models in the future. At current speeds, I wouldn’t be very tempted to subscribe after the six-month trial. Safety To see how well child-safety seats fit in the A6’s backseat, see here. A backup camera is not a standard safety feature on the base, Premium model for $43,995; it’s included in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels that start at $48,295 and $58,795, respectively. Blind spot monitoring is a $600 stand-alone option, while lane departure warning, pre-sense collision warning and adaptive cruise control with automatic braking are also optional. For more safety features, see here. Is the Audi A6 2.0 T fast?According to Audi, the 2016 S6 has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Test drivers say that the updated engine in the A6 2.0T now feels extremely powerful, offering performance that wouldn't feel out of place in an older V8 Audi.
Is the 2014 Audi A6 a reliable car?How Reliable Is the 2014 Audi A6? J.D. Power and Associates gives the 2014 Audi A6 a score of 3.5 out of five for reliability. This is slightly above average, but many in the class score higher.
Is Audi A6 a fast car?The V-6 delivers plenty of thrust for merging and passing on the highway: at our test track, it charged from zero to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. Despite this quick result, it's not quite enough to outrun its key rivals, the BMW 540i xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic."
Is the Audi A6 turbo or supercharged?Supercharged V-6 performance, efficiency.
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