2005 Audi A6 and allroad quattro: Tester's Comments
2005 Audi A6 and allroad quattro ▼
- MSRP: $40,250 - $50,500
- Invoice: $37,255 - $46,583
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Audi A6 and allroad quattro. See if the 2005 Audi A6 and allroad quattro is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Audi A6 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3.2 |
| Arrival Date: | 11/29/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 40,900 |
| Price as Tested: | 46,270 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1473 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 1635 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 162 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 23.637 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.27 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Night Blue Pearl Effect, Beige Interior, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission W/Tiptronic, Premium Package (Glass sunroof, Bi-Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Bose Premium Sound System, Wood Interior Trim), Cold Weather Package (Heated Front And Rear Seats, Ski Sack, Headlight Washers), 17-inch Alloy Wheels W/All-Season Tires, Leather Seating Surfaces
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
I would have liked to see power instead of manual tilt/telescope. And the broken power mirror switch adds to the list of Audi/VW defects. But at around $45,000 this well-equipped prem. sdn. is priced competitively. You really can't get into a rival-brand V8 for this money, though a 300C is an interesting alternative, especially w/AWD. My brief exposure to the new RL tempts me to favor that car over the latest A6. And while I don't think the '05 A6 is a that great a leap over the previous generation, it's a car I could easily live with as a large, capabale, luxury oriented but satisfying drive.
Damon Bell
The wonky throttle response is almost a dealbreaker for me, but otherwise the A6 is an impressive car for the money.
Mark Bilek
At delivered price of over $45,000 keeps this pleasant sedan from being price competitive in the segment. However, the advanced AWD system is a huge plus, as is the pleasant interior. MMI has got to go, as does Audi's penchant for muffling power delivery with goofy throttle tip in. Otherwise, there's much to like in the new A6.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Audi A6 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 4.2 sedan |
| Arrival Date: | 01/21/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc V8 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 50,500 |
| Price as Tested: | 56,570 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5611 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 6049 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 438 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 29.715 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 14.74 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Cold Weather Pkg. (Heated Front and Rear Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Ski Sack, Headlight Washers) 18-inch Alloy Wheels w/all-season Tires, Advanced Key, Bose(R) Premium Sound System XM Satellite Radio, Audi DVD Navigation System, Oyster Grey Metallic Exterior, Ebony Interior, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
The A6 4.2 is a highly capable sedan in the best European tradition. Its design is sophisticated, its construction rock-solid, and its technology advanced--maybe too advanced when it comes to the unnecessarily complicated MMI. It's exceptionally roomy, and while its interior boasts high-grade and top-notch assembly, rival luxury makers are catching up fast in terms of cabin quality. It's a shame that you have to spring for the V8 to get acceleration befitting this price range, but the rewards are ample if you can afford the cost.
Rick Cotta
On paper, the A6 4.2 looks to be a luxury-car bargain: For its $50,000 base price, it gives you all-wheel drive and a V8 where most competitors give you rear drive and a six. But MMI is not a good solution for sorting out the car's myriad electronic functions (though BMW's iDrive is worse), interior execution seems to have taken a step backward, and acclimating to the non-linear throttle and brake action takes time--and shouldn't be necessary.
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