Audi A6 Avant quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A6 Avant quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 1999 to 2011. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1999). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 12 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 15 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 16 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #8 of 13 (42th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 14 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2008 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #4 of 9 (63th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2009 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 8 (71th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2010 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 5 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2011 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 3 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi A6 Avant quattro placed highest in 2011 at #2 of 3, and lowest in 2000 at #13 of 14. It spent 4 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.1L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.1L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What A6 Avant quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2011 Audi A6 Avant quattro burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2011 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 21 mpg the Audi A6 Avant quattro is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.