Audi A6 C4

Audi A6 C4
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The Audi A6 C4 (1995–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: C4, Typ 4A · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,797 mm
Width–1,783 mm
Height–1,430 mm
Wheelbase–2,687–2,692 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)453–963 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,577–2,605 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

109 complaints for model years 1995–1997. 2 crashes · 6 fires · 1 injury

  • Electrical system 70

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 10 versions of the Audi A6 C4

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995–1997(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Compact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km
1995–1997Compact · Station wagon: Small2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.7–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle292–299 g/km
1995–1996Compact2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.2–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle281–292 g/km
1995–1996Station wagon: Small2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.3–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle283–292 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.