Audi A6 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI on sale in Australia

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By Tim Beissmann | October 20th, 2011

The entry-level variants of the Audi A6 are now on sale in Australia. Both front-wheel drive models bring new engines to the line-up and prices below $80,000.

The first new model is the Audi A6 2.0 TFSI. Its four-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine produces 132kW of power and 320Nm of torque (up 7kW/40Nm over the old model). Accelerating from 0-100km/h takes 8.3 seconds (two tenths quicker than before) and it will kick all the way on to its 226km/h top speed.

Like every model in the new Audi A6 range, the 2.0 TFSI incorporates start-stop technology and brake energy recuperation, as well as a lightweight engine construction and aluminium body components.

This all contributes to a combined cycle fuel consumption of 6.4 litres/100km (down from 7.7 litres/100km), putting the executive sedan on par with most small cars.

The 2.0 TDI is even more frugal, using just 5.0 litres/100km combined (down from 5.8 litres/100km). The 130kW/380Nm four-cylinder diesel engine is 5kW/30Nm more powerful than the old model. Peak torque is available from 1750rpm.

Despite being more efficient than the 2.0 TFSI, the entry-level diesel is quicker too, completing the 0-100km/h dash in 8.2 seconds.

Both new engines are teamed with Audi’s multitronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The price of the diesel model has increased $3600 over the old model while the new petrol model is $700 cheaper than before.

Compared with the higher models, the new 2.0-litre models miss out on the S line exterior package (a $5760 option), glass sunroof ($2280) and a steering wheel with paddle shifters ($530).

Both models come with 17-inch 10-spoke aluminium wheels, as well as MMI navigation with eight-inch monitor, Bluetooth with audio streaming, leather upholstery, and a range of other features.

2012 Audi A6 manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

2.0 TFSI multitronic – $77,900
2.0 TDI multitronic – $78,900
2.8 FSI quattro – $93,900
3.0 TDI quattro – $116,500
3.0 TFSI quattro – $121,500

Read CarAdvice’s review of the Audi A6.

FrugalOne

*****PRIMO!*****

FWD……PASS!

How amazing the DIEsel is withing the exact price range of the VASTLY superior recently released Jaguar XF 2.2

“Jaguar cars, not on every street corner”

Zaps

Obvious troll is obvious

FrugalOne

I thought school holidays where over?

Zaps

I’m sorry, what? Was that a joke? Maybe you should look in the mirror before insinuating that other people are children.

Bangel

And how many toyota’s are FWD .

Grumpy01

Great car and price! pity though about the ridiculous dealer delivery fees the premium marques charge. Last time I looked at an Audi they wanted $4950 dealer delivery on top of the margin in the car itself. Talk about rape and pillage.

Golfschwein

Totally agree. When buying new cars, I say to the dealer, ‘you have to do something with this’. And they do. They may not remove it, but they can ‘work’ on it.

Golfschwein

That’s a great set of figures for the 2 litre diesel. It needs to migrate to the Golf GTD!

http://www.jaguar.com FrugalOne

@@”great set of figures”

??, ehhh, wtf?

vw 130kW // Jaguar 140kW [+10kW]
vw 380Nm // Jaguar 450Nm [+70Nm]

If the vw is great, the Jaguars are BRILLIANT and the winner by a huge margain too.

Jaguar has a PROPER 8 Speed Auto, vw has a very good but not superior CVT, maybe that and the smaller engine makes it a touch more economical, 5% vw, v’s 5.4% Jaguar

vw should get done for price fixing, it’s EXACTLY the same price as the superior 2.2 DIEsel Jaguar. $78,900+ORC

F1MotoGP

Jaguar engine is bigger. VW 2 liter diesel engines are 81,88,103,105,125 and 132Kw and range from 250 to 400Nm from 1500rpm.

http://www.jaguar.com FrugalOne

@ which part of:

“the smaller engine makes it a touch more economical, 5% vw, v’s 5.4% Jaguar” are you having trouble with?

Golfschwein

I’m not denying that the Jag figures are brilliant. So are BMW’s. I’m relating them moreso to my recently departed 1.9Tdi Golf’s 77kw, 250Nm and 5.5l/100km. All I’m saying is it’s time VW upped the ante on their 2.0 Tdi, and here they have.
Igor

Mercedes 250 cdi vs “BRILLIANT” Jaguar.
Benz 2.1 diesel = 150 kw/ 500 nm.
Jaguar 2.2 diesel =140 kw/ 450 nm.
…
Jaguar has a German ZF transmission & a Ford engine.

FrugalOne

WRONG, TOTALLY!

C250CDI compares to now defunct X Type, 3 Series BMW and A4 Class Audi sized vehicles/range.

XF Jaguar is next class/size up, i.e. “E” Class Benz, NOT “C” Class and 5 series BMW, A6 Audi etc.

You need to compare the XF-2.2 Jaguar to the base E250CDI, thats $98.400 [$20k more], 5 speed auto only [3 less] and more fuel used 6.1% v 5.4%, Jaguar wins….AGAIN

2.2 engine is indeed screwed together by Ford to Jaguars spec. its temporary excellant solution, Jaguar are currently building a new factory in UK to make its own diesel/petrol engine range for itself and LandRover

Yuri

Get a grip FrugalOne…Oh the lengths some people go to win an argument…but you lost so you keep moving the goal posts.
I think the point Igor made was that the Benz diesel out performs the Jag’s…& he’s right…that was his response to your point about the Jag’s engine being superior to whatever.
As for what compares to what, some folks buy a car with their budget being the prime consideration rather than whether an e-class or c-class compares to the Jag xf.
Phil

WRONG TOTALLY!

FrugalOne,

This Audi is 100KGs lighter than the XF 2.2 despite being around the same size. This more than makes up for it having slightly less power.
Didn’t you notice that the XF2.2 Diesel is listed as being 8.5 secs 0-100kmh while this A6 Diesel is 8.2 secs?

Also this diesel A6 has a 5.0L\100km economy rating whilst the slower XF2.2 is nearly 10% thirstier at 5.4L\100km.

“2.2 engine is indeed screwed together by Ford to Jaguars spec. its temporary excellant solution”
“its temporary excellant solution”….?????
Wow, I hope Ford are are screwing these engines together better than you screw a sentence together.
F1MotoGP

Wrong. Just checked Mercedes Australia website E250 CDI $95,091.00, 2.1 liter engine, 150kW at 4200 rpm, 500Nm from 1600 rpm, and 7G-TRONIC PLUS gearbox.
John

Wow okay ‘frugalOne’ first of all I would like to correct you and say that the combined fuel consumption on the mercedes e250 cdi is 5.1L/100km which is actually better then you supposed class leading 5.4L/100km figure in the jaguar. Not to mention the fact that the mercedes can score a 5 star crash rating (a task which deemed to be impossible for the jaguar earning a 4 star crash rating.) Now considering you can buy a car for around $20,000 with a 5 star crash rating I really think that is quite a poor performance by jaguar…. I would also like to add to the comments in regards to the power advantage that you get in the mercedes as the e250 cdi is 1 second faster to 100 compared to the xf 2.2 diesel (which is quite significant.) Just on these point alone I believe you could see why the e class is more expensive then the jaguar…. its a better car
sonderklasse

“Wow, I hope Ford are are screwing these engines together better than you screw a sentence together.” HAHA excellent call Phil!!

Damian

FWD is such a large/heavy car teamed with a CVT gearbox… Mundane motoring at its best. A Jaguar XF or BMW 520D make for a much more compelling package.

http://www.jaguar.com FrugalOne

Indeed, well said Damian!

Lots and lots of choices @ just under $80k

XF 2.2D Jaguar
E Diesel Benz
ISxxx Lexus [ULP only]
520D BMW
This vw A6TDi
Luxo HSV/FPV models [ULP only]

The above is the order i would buy in, Jaguar all the way

Phil

Funny FrugalOne, your agreeing that this Audi is supposedly mundane motoring, yet the XF 2.2D Jaguar is the slowest car on that list.

Phil

Also I just checked, both these petrol and diesel A6s are avaliable with a 6 speed manual in RHD (special order for Australia) whilst a XF Jaguar with a manual gearbox does not exist anywhere.
E250CDI and BMW 520D also avaliable with 6 speed manual in RHD (again would be special order only in Au) as is the Lexus is250 and HSV/FPVs. The XF Jaguar is the only car in your list where a automatic is completely compulsory.
Bangel

What i cannot understand is why are the lexus sales so far behind AUDI/BMW/MB every month .

They get caned every year , mix must to be too slanted to USA soft handling , or do aussies see through the smoke screen and just see TOYOTA in drag .

Well

Frugal one, that’s exactly why you can’t afford any of the cars you mentioned. Because people with money will not choose car merely based on their power and torque figures.

Bangel

No WELL hes happy in his 92 corolla with the faded paint and garbage handling , but mate its made by the big “T” ,its got to be the best .

A6 is a big hit with the cashed up chinese , they will love these , they hate toyota’s .

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715760895 Charles Dean

I wouldn’t say they hate Toyota’s, Toyota sells 1million cars annually in China.. And the Lexus ES is the 4th most popular luxury car..

FrugalOne

Only the CT200H, ALL other Lexus’s are RWD or AWD

Bangel

CT200H the jazzed up corolla wth the pig ugly looks , golf diesel thanks , more grunt , and much quicker than the SOOO slow corolla CT200H .

FrugalOne

I have a RX350 Lux, bugger if i am spending $20k LESS and downgrading to a cheaper vehicle.

SUPERB vehicle too, BTW, best quality i have ever seen

NEXT!

Phil

But FrugalOne, you could’ve spent $20K less and got the same car!

All you’ve done is buy a Toyota Klugar Grande!

In actual fact the RX350 is worse than a Klugar since they don’t give you 7 seats – which really is the only reason anyone would buy a Klugar (and even then its not a good enough reason).

AndyGF

FrugalOne must be Dans mom???

Dan told me in the ct200h article how he’s had literally all day to play with a RX350 center console…

So much so he has even formulated strong opinions that when BMW invents something they get it wrong, but when Lexus woefully copies it, then its much more comfortable?

Bangel

RX350 poor mans BMW , for wanna be climbers , very outer suburbs , another ugly toyota, kluger in drag .

Alexander

far out i’ve never seen someone sh*t talk so much. I lived in the eastern suburbs of from 2007 to the start of 2010 and the Lexus RX was extremely popular amongst blonde mothers. Now i’ve moved back to the ‘outer suburbs’ (Castle Hill) and i see more X5s, Q7s and MLs than i did in Woollahra.

Bangel

WOW life must going backwards CASTLE HILL , that explains it blondes who bought their toxus rx350kluger on tick in wolla

Alexander

ha whatever, and where do you live? Point Piper?

F1MotoGP

To FrugalOne Jaguar sold 49 cars in Sep 2011 in Australia.

FrugalOne

Wish it was LESS, i dont want to be seen in a car thats as popular as a Falcodore, it defeats the purpose

Audi = vw with leather….lol

F1MotoGP

and Jaguar Made in India…LOLOLOL

FrugalOne

Wrong, and you know it.

ONLY Made In UK, owned by Ratan Tata and Co.

Unlike audi, bmw, and benz, which are infact Made In China for the China market and select export.