Audi A6
2026 model years · Generation introduced 2026
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- Available years
- 2026
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $50,475
The overview
Redesigned for 2026, the A6 delivers a high-level driving experience, in part due to its smooth and punchy 362-hp, turbocharged V6. It's a quiet and comfortable highway cruiser, but it struggles to stand out among midsized luxury sedans, or even the smaller, less expensive A5. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive are standard, but the DCT introduces some low-speed hesitation. Fuel economy is unimpressive, at 25 mpg overall. On the other hand, the A6 strikes a good balance between sharp handling and a comfortable ride. We found the front sports seats supportive, but the rear seat will prove tight for taller passengers. The user experience is marred by an overreliance on touchscreens and capacitive-touch controls that are frustrating to use while driving.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Premium Plus sedan AWD 3.0-liter V6 (362 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 7-speed | $50,475 | 3/5 | Not rated | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
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2026 model
Premium Plus sedan AWD 3.0-liter V6 (362 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 7-speed · Conventional · New
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $50,475
- Retail value range
- $43,350 - $55,925
- Original MSRP range
- $64,100 - $64,100
- Trade-in range
- $41,185 - $53,110
Ratings
- Road test score
- 81/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,380
- Cruising range
- 485 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 5.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
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
- Luggage
- 2+2+6
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 4/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 36343 First published: April 16, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
