Review and specifications
2026 Audi A6
Redesigned for 2026, the A6 luxury sedan uses the same platform as the A5 sedan and Q5 SUV. For the U.S. market, Audi offers only an updated version of the 362-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that was available on upper trims of previous A6 models. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive are standard, and an adaptive air suspension is optional. The interior gets Audi's Digital Stage setup, complete with multiple touchscreens. When we used the system in the A6 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron, we found it took some getting used to and wished for more physical controls. The 2026 A6 Allroad and RS 6 Avant wagons remain on the A6's previous platform.
- Market value
- $49,200
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $49,200
- Retail value range
- $43,925 - $57,825
- Original MSRP range
- $64,100 - $64,100
- Trade-in range
- $41,710 - $54,860
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Test in progress
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 115 in
- Weight
- 4,370 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 15.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+6
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 4/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Audi
<p>Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q7 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.</p>
Vehicle ID: 36343 First published: April 16, 2025 Updated: July 12, 2026
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