# Audi A6 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 23-24 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Audi A6 is a midsize wagon rated at 23-24 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo. ## Every 2026 Audi A6 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A6 Allroad quattro | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 21/30 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 365 g/mi | | A6 Sedan | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 20/29 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 387 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Audi A6 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 23-24 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-26 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-26 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 24-27 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, AWD | 23-26 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22-26 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 22-27 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-27 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | | 2017 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-28 | | 2016 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-30 | | 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-29 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the A6 changed over the years? - **2026:** added 3.0L V6 turbo; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 24-27 to 25-26. - **2023:** 4WD was dropped; combined mpg went from 23-26 to 24-27. - **2022:** 4WD became available; combined mpg went from 22-26 to 23-26. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 22-27 to 22-26. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 25-27 to 22-27. - **2019:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L V6 supercharged; FWD was dropped. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 24-28 to 23-28. - **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel. - **2016:** combined mpg went from 21-29 to 24-30. ## What does it cost to run a A6? The EPA puts the 2026 Audi A6's fuel cost at **$3,400-$3,550 a year**, against about $2,125 for other current midsize wagon: roughly 64% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $17,375 in fuel. ## A6 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Volvo V90](/vehicles/volvo-v90) | Hybrid | 25 mpg | $3,300 | Other current midsize wagon from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Audi A6 get? The 2026 Audi A6 is EPA-rated at 23-24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Audi A6 have? The 2026 Audi A6 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi A6? Yes. The Audi A6 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi A6 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2016 Audi A6 has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Audi A6 for a year? About $3,400-$3,550 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Audi A6? The most efficient 2026 version, the A6 Allroad quattro, is rated 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Audi A6 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 365-387 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Audi A6 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Audi A6 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Audi A6 cheap to run compared with other midsize wagon? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,400-$3,550 compares with about $2,125 for other current midsize wagon models. 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