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$40,820
$74,050
Highlights
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$40,820
|
$74,050
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
21 City / 29 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
350 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| Displacement |
3.1L/191
|
4.2L/254
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 6500
|
350 @ 6800
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
243 @ 3250
|
325 @ 3500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 29 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
10.1 qts
|
12.2 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P245/40HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P245/40HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P245/40HR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
18 x 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
18 x 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
18 x 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
Suspension
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Four-Link
|
Adaptive Air
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Trapezoidal-Link
|
Adaptive Air
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
41 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
98 ft³
|
115 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
116 in
|
| Length, Overall |
194 in
|
199 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,836 lbs
|
4,321 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21 gal
|
24 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
180
|
190
|
Brakes
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x 1.18 in
|
14.2 x 1.34 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 0.47 in
|
12.2 x 0.87 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|