1996 Audi A6 Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　Traction control systems have been improved this year. Fans of the manual transmission will mourn the loss of it; all 1996 A6 models are saddled with an automatic shifter.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Audi A6 2.8 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$193/mo  for A6 2.8

　　A6 2.8

　　2.8 4dr Sedan (Most Popular) - N/A MSRP2.8 4dr Wagon - N/A MSRP2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD - N/A MSRP2.8 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD - N/A MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

Vehicle overview

　　In its second year of production, the A6 is receiving a lot of attention. Safety scores have been exceptional, even among European competitors such as Volvo, Mercedes, BMW, and Saab. Of course, it's unlikely that you will ever need the A6's safety equipment because of the wonderful accident avoiding features Audi has thoughtfully included. Optional Quattro all-wheel drive and an improved antilock braking system make the A6 a difficult car to send spinning out of control, or get stuck in a rut. Audi claims that the Quattro will be able to move as long as one wheel is able to grip. Even without the Quattro option, the A6 has improved low speed traction as a result of its Electronic Differential Locking (EDL).

　　All of this in a car loaded with standard equipment such as: a healthy 172-horsepower V6 engine, ABS, Chenille velour upholstery, burled walnut trim, power everything, and room for two six-footers in the back seat. Better yet, it costs just over $30,000. If you are interested in European luxury sedans and are considering the Volvo 960, you should take a look at this Audi.

　　

1996 A6 Highlights

Type: SedanWagonWagon

　　Trim: 2.82.8 quattro2.8

　　

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$193/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive