Audi A6 Avant quattro
21 MPG The 2011 Audi A6 Avant quattro is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1999–2011 run it averages 19.3 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2009 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2008 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2007 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 15 | 23 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 2000 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 MPG | 15 | 24 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Audi A6 Avant quattro ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Rondo (21.5), Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD (21.5), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic (22), Mercedes-Benz E350 4matic (wagon) (22), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4matic (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 423 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Audi A6 Avant quattro get?
The 2011 Audi A6 Avant quattro is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 26 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 19.3 MPG, ranging from 18 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Audi A6 Avant quattro cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2011 model is $3650.
Has the Audi A6 Avant quattro become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18 MPG in 1999 to 21 in 2011 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 17% across 12 model years.
Is the Audi A6 Avant quattro efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 0.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.