2001AudiA6Audi A62001 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro SedanSedanSedanAWDGermanyAll 2001 Audis receive a new 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and no-charge scheduled maintenance, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years. All A6s are now equipped with the high-tech Immobilizer III security system, side-curtain airbags, a 12-millimeter increase in the headrest height adjustment and an optional multifunction steering wheel.Large selection of engines, well-appointed interior, all-wheel-drive stability. Non-linear steering, questionable exterior styling, 4.2's molded rear seat.Four flavors of the A6 are available for 2001. The standard 2.8-liter V6, found in the base sedan and the Avant, brews up 200 horsepower and is mated to a standard Tiptronic automatic or an optional five-speed manual transmission. Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system is optional on the 2.8 and standard on all of the remaining models. This system constantly monitors the grip at all four tires. When one of them starts to lose traction, the quattro system automatically applies power to the tires with the most adhesion to the road surface. Audi's Electronic Stability Program (ESP), standard on the sedans and optional on the 2.8 Avant, applies brakes to the misbehaving wheel and gently points you back on your course. The A6 2.7T Sedan has a twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 that produces 250 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds of torque. Audi has used two small turbos rather than one large one to make the engine more responsive. In a nice tip of the hat to enthusiasts, the 2.7T comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. A five-speed Tiptronic-controlled automatic transmission is a no-cost option. The Audi A6 4.2 Sedan features the V8 normally found in the larger A8 Sedan. Obviously this is Audi's challenge to the V8-powered BMW 540i and Mercedes-Benz E430. The 4.2-liter engine produces 300 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque, channeled through a five-speed Tiptronic-controlled automatic transmission. Beyond the engine, the 4.2 also comes with more aggressive styling, bigger wheels and tires, and more standard equipment. All A6 models feature an interior that is one of the best in its class. Audi greets drivers with a generous amount of supple materials and features. As a bonus, A6 buyers can choose from three different types of interiors. The atmospheres -- Ambition, Ambiente and Advance -- differ in their use of texture and appearance of the seat upholstery, and the color and type of genuine wood and aluminum trim. The A6's styling is unmistakably Audi, with a swept greenhouse and muscular fenders. However, the A6 isn't a stunner like the A4. The rounded sheetmetal and sharply creased trim detail don't blend well to our eye, and the taillights on the sedan appear to have been lifted from Chevrolet's lowly S-10 pickup. From some angles, the car looks great. From others, it appears somewhat dumpy and jumbled. Front overhang can appear especially out of balance. Fortunately, the gracefully swept greenhouse on both the sedan and wagon lends a touch of class and elegance to an otherwise characterless profile. Despite nitpicks, we believe the A6 is an enticing choice in the hotly contested luxury sedan class. If you're looking for a wagon, the A6 Avant should serve nicely, though it could use a boost in horsepower. Our personal favorite is the A6 2.7T. This version offers better acceleration than the 2.8 and nearly equals the 4.2. It also doesn't cost much more than the 2.8, and certainly costs less than the 4.2. BMW 5-SeriesInfiniti I30Saab 9-5Volvo S80450,000450,0004Unlimited12UnlimitedNANANA62.7 litersV6250 hp @ 5800 rpm258 ft-lbs. @ 1850 rpm192 in.76.1 in.57.2 in.3759 lbs.108.7 in.39.3 in.37.9 in.56.2 in.55.7 in.NANA41.3 in.37.3 in.15.4 cu.ft.StandardStandardStandardStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Very GoodRating = Very GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested18.5 gal.17 mpg / 24 mpg17 mpg / 24 mpg315 mi. / 444 mi.315 mi. / 444 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$35,319$39,5007.35%$575N/ANo HoldbackBASE SEDAN (5A): 2.8L V6 DOHC SMPI 30-valve engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; engine oil cooler; 120 amp alternator; automanual transmission oil cooler; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.09 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear semi-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding rocker panel extensions; metallic monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps with washer; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outsidemirrors; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P205/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, amplifier, theft deterrent, diversity antenna system with window grid; cruise control; power heated door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 2 power accessory outlets, front and rear lighter elements, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package, first aid kit; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, serviceinterval; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer fluid jets, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 8-way power adjustment, power 4-way lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 8-way power adjustment, power 4-way lumbar support; rear bench seat with tilt headrests, center armrest, with storage; height-adjustable front seatbelts with front and rear pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood consoleinsert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, driver's side auxiliary visor; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo net, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding and body-colored door handles.
2.7T QUATTRO SEDAN (6M) (in addition to or instead of BASE SEDAN (5A) equipment): 2.7L V6 DOHC SMPI 30-valve twin turbo engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 6-speed OD manual transmission; full-time 4-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, 4.11 axle ratio; electronic stability, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks and P215/55HR16 BSW A/S tires.
4.2 QUATTRO SEDAN (5A) (in addition to or instead of 2.7T QUATTRO SEDAN (6M) equipment): 4.2L V8 DOHC SMPI 40-valve engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; auto-manual transmission, 150 amp alternator, oil cooler; full-time limited-slip differential, 2.73 axle ratio; body colored driver's and passenger's power remote auto-dimming heated folding outside mirrors; auto-dimming rear view mirror; 21.7 gal. capacity fuel tank; front express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; 16" x 8" silver alloy wheels; P235/50HR16 BSW A/S tires; 8 premium speakers, premium amplifier, radio steering wheel controls; garage door opener; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with tilt headrests, center pass-thru armrest with skibag, with storage; leather seats, leather door trim insert and memory on driver's/passenger's seats with 3 memory setting(s) including settings for exterior mirrors.
AVANT WAGON (5A) (in addition to or instead of BASE SEDAN (5A) equipment): Full-time 4-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, 3.41 axle ratio; roof rack; compact steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, amplifier, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, and integrated roof antenna; 3 power accessory outlets, rear window wiper; rear blind; center pass-thru armrest with skibag and storage; interior concealed storage, cargo cover and concealed cargo storage.