2007 Audi A6 - Review
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If you’re a traveling salesman who wants high fuel mileage, sure, you could order the new 2010 Toyota Prius. But a clean-diesel-powered car might actually serve you better than a hybrid. We were reminded just how efficient diesels really are after spending a weekend with a European 2007 Audi A6 TDI diesel.
Over more than 500 miles of high-speed travel, through the hills and fields of upstate New York, we averaged an astounding 39 miles per gallon. And this is no economy compact. It’s a midsize German luxury sports sedan with crisp styling, lots of electronic frills, and the torque of a freight train.
The car we tested was provided by Robert Bosch LLC—the German company that makes diesel fuel injectors—as part of a program to highlight the advantages of "clean diesel" cars. While it wasn't upgraded to meet US emissions regulations, our A6 TDI was otherwise fairly similar to the standard 2009 Audi A6.
Sadly, Audi has no plans to offer the A6 TDI here in the States.
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| 4dr (1) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Avant Wagon 3.2L quattro Specs | $48,000 | $44,308 | 19 | 27 |
| 4dr Sedan (1) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan 4.2L quattro Specs | $55,300 | $50,951 | 18 | 25 |
| 4dr Sedan 3.2L (2) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan 3.2L FrontTrak Specs | $41,950 | $38,600 | 21 | 29 |
| 4dr Sedan 3.2L quattro Specs | $45,100 | $41,669 | 19 | 27 |
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