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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V10

Gas V8

Displacement

5.2L/318

4.2L/254

Fuel System

FSI Direct

DOHC FSI Direct

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

435 @ 6800

354 @ 7000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

398 @ 3000-4000

325 @ 3500

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

G0R

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.13

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.92

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.22

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.80

3.88

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4486 lbs

3858 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link

5-link

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal-Link

Trapezoidal

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Anti-dive

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

15.2 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.0 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 9 in

19 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 9 in

19 x 8.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

19 x 9 in

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

HP5

Rear Tire Order Code

HP5

Spare Tire Order Code

3F4

Front Tire Size

P265/35R19

P255/35R19

Rear Tire Size

P265/35R19

P255/35R19

Spare Tire Size

P265/35R19

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

19 MPG

22 MPG

Cruising Range - City

295.40 mi

232.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

14 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

16 MPG

17 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

400.90 mi

365.20 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

21.1 gal

16.6 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.6

11.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Servotronic

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.6

16.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.49

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.0 ft

37.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

97.9 ft³

84.0 ft³

Front Head Room

37.5 in

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.1 in

54.3 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

37.8 in

36.0 in

Second Leg Room

36.9 in

31.7 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.9 in

52.8 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

112.1 in

108.3 in

Length, Overall

193.5 in

182.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

79.2 in

78.0 in

Height, Overall

57.0 in

54.0 in

Track Width, Front

62.8 in

62.5 in

Track Width, Rear

62.0 in

62.1 in

Min Ground Clearance

4.3 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

12.2 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

15.9 qts

12.9 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.2L DOHC FSI 40-valve V10 engine.

6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

Torsen torque sensing center differential w/40-60 split.

Front/rear electronic differential locks (EDL).

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

110-amp/hr battery.

Trunk-mounted battery w/energy management system, retained accessory pwr.

190-amp alternator.

4-link front sport suspension w/reduced feedback through steering.

Independent trapezoidal link toe-controlled rear sport suspension.

Front/rear gas-filled shock absorbers.

Front stabilizer bar.

Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive pwr steering.

4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes w/black painted calipers.

2 outlet exhaust.

Tool kit

4.2L DOHC FSI V8 engine.

6-speed manual transmission.

Self-locking center differential.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

5-link front suspension.

Independent trapezoidal-link rear suspension.

S5 sport suspension calibration.

Electronically controlled speed sensitive Servotronic pwr steering.

Quad exhaust outlets.

Electromechanical parking brake.

4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Tool kit in spare wheel well

EXTERIOR

19" S6 alloy wheels.

P265/35R19 summer performance tires.

Full-size spare tire.

Front fenders w/flared wheel wells.

Aluminum hood & fenders.

Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof -inc: sunshade, pinch protection, solar panels for interior cooling.

S6 bumpers -inc: air intakes, lip spoiler.

Rear diffuser.

Integrated rear spoiler.

Aluminum door sill trim w/S6 logo.

Single-frame trapezoidal platinum gray grille w/dual vertical chrome stripes.

Bi-xenon plus headlights -inc: Audi adaptive light, headlight washers.

Audi adaptive headlights.

Front fog lights.

Rear fog lights.

S line headlight washers.

Light & rain sensor.

Coming/leaving home -inc: delay on exterior light shut off when exiting vehicle or activating remote entry.

Puddle lights in all (4) doors.

LED rear lights.

Auto-dimming pwr folding heated brushed aluminum mirrors -inc: 2-position memory, passenger reverse tilt down, door area lighting, integrated turn signals.

4-position intermittent rain-sensing wipers.

Aluminum window trim.

Body-color door handles w/aluminum trim

19" 5-double-spoke alloy wheels -inc: P255/35R19 high performance tires.

Space saver spare tire.

Tilting glass panel panorama sunroof w/retractable sunshade.

Chrome window trim.

Single-frame grille w/front license plate holder or filler panel w/(2) chrome strips.

Auto xenon plus headlights w/auto self leveling.

Headlight washers.

Front fog lamps.

LED tail lamps.

Aluminum-optic heated pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals -inc: "3-blink" touch-to-pass feature in turn signal.

Rain sensing windshield wipers.

Heated windshield washer nozzles

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/DVD/MP3 changer.

Audi music interface w/iPod cable.

Bose premium sound system.

Sirius satellite radio.

Bluetooth cell phone preparation

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, SD card slot, speed-dependent volume control.

Audi sound system -inc: (10) speakers, 180-watt amplifier.

Bluetooth hands-free phone interface.

Audi music interface w/iPod cable.

SIRIUS satellite radio w/antenna -inc: 3-month free trial

INTERIOR

Silk nappa leather S6 sport seats.

12-way pwr front seats -inc: integrated head restraints, manual driver thigh extender, seatback storage pockets.

Heated front & rear seats.

Driver seat 2-position memory.

Driver/front passenger pwr lumbar.

Split-folding rear seat -inc: locking seatbacks, adjustable head restraints.

Rear seat pass-through w/ski sack.

Full length center console -inc: ashtray, 12V lighter, front center armrest w/storage, rear auxiliary 12V pwr outlet.

Rear center armrest w/(2) retractable cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls -inc: aluminum shift paddles, contrast stitching, 2-position memory.

Pwr adjustable steering column.

Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control -inc: tachometer, fuel gauge, speedometer.

White gauge illumination w/red pointers.

Digital odometer w/service interval indicator.

Color trip computer.

Navigation plus system w/3GMMI.

Voice recognition for navigation.

Multi-Media Interface (MMI) -inc: 7" TFT color high-resolution display screen, vehicle diagnostics, cell phone, audio functions, digital clock w/date.

3-blink 1-touch lane changing feature in turn signals.

Pwr windows -inc: pwr retention, 1-touch up/down, pinch protection, convenient open/close w/key in driver door, pinch protection.

Programmable central locking system -inc: doors, trunk, fuel door, selective unlocking.

HomeLink universal garage door opener.

Remote keyless entry -inc: selective unlocking, trunk open, panic function, interior light activation, alarm system, folding key.

Audi advanced key.

Emergency & valet keys.

Cruise control.

Remote releases -inc: trunk, fuel door, glove box.

Valet button to lock glove box.

Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer.

Automatic air conditioning plus system.

Rear window defogger w/timer.

(2) front cupholders.

(2) rear ashtrays.

Gray birch wood interior trim -inc: instrument panel, center console, door panel.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/digital compass.

Overhead console -inc: eyeglasses compartment, HomeLink garage door opener.

Star silver headliner.

Sun visors w/vanity mirrors.

(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature.

Dual front/rear reading lights.

Illumination -inc: lighter, ashtray, trunk, glove box, LED footwells, door handles.

Lighting pkg -inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, auto-on when key removed, front door exit lights.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Storage pkg.

Coat hooks -inc: (2) rear roof, (2) B-pillar.

(4) tie-down eyelets w/cargo net.

Cargo area auxiliary 12V pwr outlet

S5 sport seats w/Silk nappa leather.

6-step heated pwr front S5 sport seats w/integrated headrests, extendable thigh bolsters -inc: fore/aft/recline/height/lumbar adjustments.

Split-folding 50/50 rear seat w/full pass-through.

Folding front center armrest w/adjustable height.

12-volt accessory pwr outlet.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls.

Tilt & telescopic manually adjustable steering column.

Driver info system -inc: 5-function trip computer w/fuel range/average fuel mileage/current fuel mileage/average speed/elapsed time, outside temp display, digital speed display, radio/phone/nav display, active Auto Check system w/speed warning device, pictogram display for open door & decklid.

Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control -inc: tachometer, speedometer, digital clock w/date, fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, digital trip odometer.

Electronic cruise control.

Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down & pinch protection.

Pwr central locking system w/selective unlock, keyless entry -inc: radio-operated key fob remote control for doors/deck lid/fuel door.

Interior trunk release on driver side door.

(2) ignition keys w/integrated valet key & (1) wallet spare key.

HomeLink universal garage door opener.

Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer.

3-zone automatic climate control.

Electric rear window defogger w/auto timed shut off feature.

Lockable glove box.

Ashtray w/lighter.

Dual front cupholders.

Dual rear cupholders.

Brushed aluminum decorative inlays.

Aluminum door sills w/S5 badging.

Auto-dimming interior mirror w/compass.

Glasses compartment above rearview mirror.

Driver/passenger sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

(2) assist handles above each door w/slow retraction feature.

Auto light switch controlled by light sensor -inc: "coming home" & "leaving home" functionalities.

Interior lights in overhead console w/front map lights.

Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illumination.

Interior illumination -inc: interior door handles, air vent controls, front foot wells, active door reflectors.

Front seat-back storage nets.

Removable cargo floor cover for access to spare

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist.

Electronic stabilization program 8.0 (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

LED daytime running lights.

Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant detection system.

Front side & curtain airbags.

Front 3-point seat belts -inc: automatic pretensioners, belt force limiters, height adjustable upper mounts.

Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioners.

All-passenger convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes).

Child safety rear door locks.

ISOFIX & upper rear child seat anchors.

LATCH system for outboard rear seats.

Glow-in-the-dark emergency interior trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Rearview camera w/APS.

Crash sensor system -inc: central unlocking, interior lighting on.

First aid kit

Electronic stabilization program (ESP).

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).

Brake assist.

LED daytime running lamps.

Impact protection -inc: reinforced high-strength steel/aluminum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, rigid occupant cell.

Driver/front passenger advanced dual-stage airbags.

Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side thorax airbags.

Sideguard head protection airbags for front & rear occupants.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Occupant detection system for front passenger airbags.

3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: auto pretensioning upper mounts for front seats & front/rear force limiters.

LATCH child restraint system for outboard rear seats

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V004000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 4, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
10,166.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original ....

Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi will send an interim owner notification on or before March 03, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V019000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 20, 2015.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
26,008.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak..

Consequence:
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 10, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

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