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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V10

Gas V6

Displacement

5.2L/318

3.0L/183

Fuel System

FSI Direct

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

525 @ 8000

300 @ 5100-6800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 6500

310 @ 2500-5100

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.71

2.34

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.50

1.14

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

0.87

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.04

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.40

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.09

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3715 lbs

4123 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link

Four-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Trapezoidal-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.4 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.0 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 8.5 in

18 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 11.0 in

18 x 8.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Full-Size in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

H6E

Rear Tire Order Code

H6E

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/35R19

P245/40R18

Rear Tire Size

P295/30R19

P245/40R18

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

19 MPG

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

285.60 mi

379.80 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

12 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

14 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

452.20 mi

548.60 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

23.8 gal

21.1 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

13.3

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.3

16.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.74

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

38.7 ft

39.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

96.2 ft³

Front Head Room

37.7 in

37.5 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

52.4 in

57.1 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

37.8 in

Second Leg Room

36.9 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.9 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

104.3 in

111.9 in

Length, Overall

174.5 in

193.5 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75.0 in

73.0 in

Height, Overall

49.3 in

57.4 in

Track Width, Front

64.3 in

63.5 in

Track Width, Rear

62.8 in

63.7 in

Min Ground Clearance

4.6 in

Liftover Height

31.1 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

3.5 ft³

15.9 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)

520

380

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

24.0 qts

10.1 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.2L FSI V10 engine.

Carbon fiber sigma engine compartment inlays.

Dry sump lubrication.

6-speed manual transmission.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

Electronic differential lock (EDL).

Front/rear 4-link suspension.

Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system.

Servotronic electromechanical pwr steering w/speed-dependent pwr assistance.

4-wheel vented disc brakes.

Oval exhaust pipes.

Tool kit

3.0L DOHC FSI 24-valve supercharged V6 engine.

6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission -inc: dynamic shift program (DSP).

quattro all-wheel drive -inc: torque sensing center differential.

Battery energy management system w/rundown protection.

Retained accessory pwr.

Energy-recuperating 180-amp alternator.

Fully galvanized steel unibody construction.

Dynamic 4-link front suspension.

Dynamic trapezoidal-link independent rear suspension.

Servotronic speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes -inc: auto brake drying, reduced brake dust brake pads.

Electromechanical parking brake.

Dual polished-tip exhaust outlets

EXTERIOR

19" 10-spoke Y-design forged aluminum alloy wheels w/locking wheel bolts -inc: P235/35R19 front & P295/30R19 rear summer performance tires.

Tire mobility system -inc: sealant & 12V compressor.

Flared rocker panels.

High-gloss black air inlet grilles w/outlet grilles at rear.

Audi space frame (ASF).

Flared sideblades.

Automatically extending rear spoiler w/manual operation feature.

Aluminum fuel filler door & door sills.

Aluminum optic engine compartment vents.

Enlarged rear diffuser.

Single-frame high gloss black grille w/vertical & horizontal chrome slats.

LED headlights.

LED brakelights.

Auto-dimming heated folding pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.

Wipers w/rain sensor

S line exterior pkg -inc: S line body-color bumpers, headlight washers, door sills, & trunk spoiler.

18" 10-spoke alloy wheels.

P245/40R18 all-season tires.

Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel.

Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof -inc: sunshade, pinch protection.

Self-leveling adaptive/cornering xenon plus headlights.

Rain/light sensor.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Front/rear fog lights.

LED brake lights.

Aluminum window trim.

Body-colored heated auto-dimming pwr mirrors w/memory -inc: manual folding, passenger side tilt feature for parking in reverse, door area lighting.

Turn signals w/"3-blink" touch-to-pass feature

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, SIRIUS satellite radio, aux input jack.

6-disc CD changer.

Bang & Olufsen sound system -inc: 465-watt amplification, digital signal processing (DSP), subwoofer in bass reflex cabinet, (12) loudspeakers.

Bluetooth hands-free interface

Bose surround sound system -inc: (13) speakers, AudioPilot, aerial diversity.

AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD/MP3 changer.

Audi music interface w/iPod cable.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3-month free subscription.

Bluetooth interface.

Navigation plus w/CD/DVD player & CD changer -inc: color trip computer, voice recognition for Nav, HDD single DVD

INTERIOR

Fine nappa leather seats.

10-way pwr heated sport seats -inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, headrests.

Center console -inc: (2) cupholders, storage.

Floor mats.

3-spoke flat-bottom tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls.

Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control.

Driver info system w/on-board computer.

Pwr locks.

Pwr windows.

Remote keyless entry.

Audi navigation system plus -inc: color screen, real time traffic.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft alarm w/engine immobilizer.

Valet key.

HomeLink garage door opener.

Automatic air conditioning.

Rear window defogger w/timed shut off.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Illuminated glove box -inc: sunglasses holder, aux pwr outlet.

Ashtray & lighter.

LED interior lighting -inc: engine compartment LED.

Micro metallic gray trim w/aluminum accents.

Leather door inserts.

Leather-wrapped interior door handles.

Storage compartments in doors.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Leather-wrapped parking brake.

(2) storage nets on back of seats.

Luggage net on rear shelf.

Aux pwr outlet in trunk

Leather seating surfaces.

12-way pwr driver & front passenger bucket seats -inc: 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, lockable head restraints.

Heated front seats.

Driver seat memory.

60/40 split-folding rear seats -inc: lockable seatbacks, adjustable head restraints, fold-down rear center armrest, removeable ski sack, fold-down pass-through.

Full length center console -inc: storage box under front center armrest.

(2) 12-volt aux pwr outlets -inc: (1) front & (1) rear.

Front/rear floor mats.

4-spoke multifunction leather covered steering wheel w/shift paddles & audio controls.

Pwr adjustable tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory.

3rd generation multi-media interface -inc: HDD, high-resolution TFT color 7" display, control knob & buttons in center console that operate climate control/central locking/instrument cluster/vehicle diagnostics/navigation/CD/radio/phone.

Driver info center -inc: 5-function color trip computer w/fuel range/average fuel mileage/current fuel mileage/average speed/elapsed time, outside temp display, digital speed display, radio/phone 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, white illumination w/red pointers, digital odometer w/service level indicator.

Audi navigation plus system -inc: single DVD player.

Voice control for phone/CD/radio/navigation.

HomeLink garage door opener.

Electronic cruise control.

Pwr central locking -inc: keyless entry, selective unlocking.

(2) folding ignition keys w/remote control.

Emergency key.

Valet key.

Audi advanced key.

Pwr windows -inc: pwr retention, 1-touch open/close, pinch-protection.

Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer III transponder system.

Dual zone auto climate control -inc: (12) front HVAC vents, rear HVAC vents in B pillars & under front seats, pollutant & pollen filter, air quality/humidity/sun angle sensors.

Electric rear window defogger -inc: auto timed shut off.

Lockable glove box w/remote release and valet function.

(2) front & (2) rear cupholders.

(1) front & (2) rear ashtrays -inc: front ashtray lighter.

Walnut wood trim.

Auto-dimming interior mirror w/digital compass.

Overhead console w/eyeglasses compartment.

Driver/front passenger sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

Retractable assist handles above each passenger door.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Lighting pkg -inc: interior lights in front and rear headliner, front/rear reading lights, red ambient LED lighting for front center console illumination, illumination for interior door release handles, overhead console lighting, active door reflectors, front door exit lights, front/rear LED footwell lighting, glove box/trunk/lighter/ashtray illumination, fiber optic puddle lights in all four doors, coming home/leaving home function.

Storage pkg -inc: side cargo net, passenger side storage area, front seatback storage pockets, fold-down grocery bag hooks in cargo area, tie-down eyelets in cargo area floor, tool kit located in storage compartment

SAFETY

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

Electronic stabilization program -inc: sport & disable settings, anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Side intrusion door beams.

LED daytime running lights.

Dual front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment -inc: passenger-side occupant sensor.

Dual seat-mounted side-impact head & chest airbags.

Dual front knee airbags.

Audi advanced parking system w/rearview camera.

Audi hill hold assist.

3-point seat belts -inc: belt tensioners, force limiters.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Crash sensor -inc: fuel supply shut off, battery disconnect, doors unlock

4-wheel anti-lock brake system -inc: electronic stabilization program (ESP), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), electronic differential lock (EDL).

Audi hill hold assist.

LED daytime running lamps.

Driver & front passenger advanced dual-stage airbag supplemental restraint system w/passenger sensor.

Dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Sideguard head protection airbags for front & rear occupants.

Indirect tire pressure monitoring system.

Audi parking system w/rearview camera.

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

Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: automatic pretensioners.

Passenger convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes).

ISOFIX & upper tether child seat provisions.

LATCH system for outboard rear seating positions.

Child safety rear door & window locks.

Safety unlock feature *Doors unlock & interior lights turn on w/airbag deployment*.

First aid kit in rear center armrest.

Double-pull to unlock doors from interior handles.

Emergency trunk release

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:
16V382000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 31, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
146,814.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Io....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle 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. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834..

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.

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