2009 Audi A6 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 audi a6 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...while all other A6s come with a six-speed automatic transmission and the Quattro AWD system. The base A6 3.2 could hardly keep up with the average V6-powered family sedan in a stoplight drag race. The 3.0T, however, is so smooth and powerful that it calls into question the need for the V8 (their estimated 0-60-mph times are 0.1 second apart), especially considering the bigger engine's substantial price premium. EPA fuel economy estimates are 18 mpg city/27 highway and 21 combined for the base 3.2, 18/26/21 mpg for the 3.0T and 16/23/18 mpg for a 4.2 Quattro. Safety: All 2009 Audi A6 models... |
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2009 Audi A6 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The Roots-style supercharger winds out at 23,000 rpm and produces a maximum boost of 11.6 psi, with the engine running at a compression ratio of 10.5:1. This means a power output of 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, enough to propel it to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, if the slightly less powerful, 290-hp Euro version of the supercharged 3.0T A6 can be used as a benchmark. The 3.0T quattro is also available as a wagon, where it is designated the 3.0T quattro Avant.The 4.2 Tiptronic is similarly fitted with the same six-speed automatic and quattro AWD as the 3.0T, but instead is powered by a... |
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2009 Audi A6 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Combined EPA city/highway gas mileage works out to 21 mpg in the A6 3.2 and 3.0T — meaning the latter, considering its standard all-wheel drive, is particularly efficient — and 18 mpg in the A6 4.2. Compared to other popular models, Audi does well: EPA Combined City/Highway Gas Mileage (mpg) Six-cylinder V-8 Lexus GS 20 - 22 20 Audi A6 21 18 BMW 5 Series 19 - 21 18 Infiniti M 18 - 19 16 - 18 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 18 - 19 16 - 17 Source: EPA and automaker data for 2009 models. Ranges are due to drivetrain variants (i.e., BMW 528i and 535i are both six-cylinders; both cars also have manual... |
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2009 Audi A6 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There's additional storage in the rear armrest, which has a bin and cupholders. Sadly, my 6-year-old had a hard time getting buckled while the armrest was down since he's still in a booster seat. Frequently, there was a shuffle where I'd have to hold whatever had been in the rear cupholders while my 9-year-old lifted up the armrest so his brother could buckle up. The A6 does come with a fabulous multimedia system. Audi's MMI puts the controls for everything - from Bluetooth connectivity to satellite radio to the USB iPod interface - all in one place. It's all displayed on a 7-inch color... |
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2009 Audi A6 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Unfortunately, there are no plans to import the European A6's smaller gas or diesel engines, which would give better efficiency. Excluding the S6, which has a V-10 engine, the power plants include a 255-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6; a 300-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6; and a 350-hp, 4.2-liter V-8. The Avant comes only with the 3.0-liter engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive, the latest version of which sends 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels in normal driving to create a more balanced feel usually associated with rear-wheel-drive cars. The sedan with the... |
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