A6 allroad AWD
What the A6 allroad adds over the A3 quattro (+$33,000)
| Spec | A3 quattro | A6 allroad |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 306 mm | 375 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | 6-piston, ventilated steel discs, floating caliper |
| Rear brake diameter | 272 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | single-piston, ventilated steel discs, floating caliper with integrated parking brake |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 8.3 cu-ft | 29.9 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3461 lbs | 4486 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3461 lbs | 4486 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1984 cc | 2995 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl | 3.0L turbocharged V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 19.3 gal |
| Front headroom | 36.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in | 39.5 in |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | 37.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,100 | $73,100 |
| Overall height | 56.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Overall length | 177.3 in | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 71.5 in | 74.9 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance, Front Brakes: 6-piston, 14.7" (375mm) ventilated steel discs, Gas Guzzler Tax: $0, Rear Brakes: single-piston, 13.0" (330mm) ventilated steel discs, Tires (Standard): 245/45 R20 103H XL all-season tires, Unitary steel / aluminum composite body construction, Wheels (Standard): 20" 10-V-spoke design, platinum gray finish, allroad air suspension
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Front brake type | 6-piston, ventilated steel discs, floating caliper |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | single-piston, ventilated steel discs, floating caliper with integrated parking brake |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.9 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 58.9 in |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2995 cc |
| Fuel injection system | TFSI |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L turbocharged V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 335 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $73,100 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | allroad air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | allroad air suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/45 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | 7-speed S tronic dual clutch |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4486 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4486 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety5 std · 0 opt
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Electro-mechanical parking brake
- Front Brakes: 6-piston, 14.7" (375mm) ventilated steel discs
- Rear Brakes: single-piston, 13.0" (330mm) ventilated steel discs
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Interior3 std · 0 opt
- Base MSRP (USD): $130,700 (RS 6 Avant performance); $73,100 (A6 allroad); $40,100 (A3 quattro); $52,000 (S3); $66,100 (RS 3)
- Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
Exterior5 std · 0 opt
- Curb Weight (lbs): 4,916 (RS 7 performance); 4,486 (A6 allroad); 4,982 (RS 6 Avant performance); 3,461 (A3 quattro); 3,549 (S3); 3,627 (RS 3)
- Drag Coefficient (Cd.): 0.35 (RS 7 performance); 0.29 (A6 allroad); 0.36 (RS 6 Avant performance); 0.29 (A3 quattro); 0.31 (S3); 0.32 (RS 3)
- Tires (Standard): 245/45 R20 103H XL all-season tires
- Unitary steel / aluminum composite body construction
- Wheels (Standard): 20" 10-V-spoke design, platinum gray finish
Powertrain11 std · 0 opt
- quattro® all-wheel drive
- 0-60 mph (sec): 3.3 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 5.1 est. (A6 allroad); 6 est. (A3 quattro); 4.4 est. (S3); 3.6 est. (RS 3)
- 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
- EPA-estimated City mpg: 14 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 21 (A6 allroad); 24 (A3 quattro); 23 (S3); 20 (RS 3)
- EPA-estimated Combined mpg: 16 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 24 (A6 allroad); 28 (A3 quattro); 26 (S3); 23 (RS 3)
- EPA-estimated Highway mpg: 21 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 30 (A6 allroad); 34 (A3 quattro); 31 (S3); 29 (RS 3)
- Engine Type: 4.0 TFSI®, 8 CYL (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 3.0L turbocharged V6 (A6 allroad); 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl (A3 quattro / S3); 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl (RS 3)
- Fuel Tank (gal): 19.3 (RS 7 performance / A6 allroad / RS 6 Avant performance); 14.5 (A3 quattro / S3 / RS 3)
- Horsepower (SAE): 621 hp (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 335 hp (A6 allroad); 201 hp (A3 quattro); 328 hp (S3); 394 hp (RS 3)
- Maximum torque, lb-ft: 627 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 369 (A6 allroad); 236 (A3 quattro); 295 (S3); 369 (RS 3)
- Top Track Speed: 155 mph / optional 190 mph (RS 6 Avant performance); 130 mph (A6 allroad); 130 mph (A3 quattro); 155 mph (S3); 155/180 mph (RS 3)
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance
- Turning Circle (ft, curb to curb): TBD (RS 7 performance); 40 (A6 allroad); 39.7 (RS 6 Avant performance); 36.5 (A3 quattro / S3); 39.4 (RS 3)
- allroad air suspension
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Common questions about the A6 allroad
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Audi RS A6 allroad?
The manufacturer lists $73,100 for the 2026 Audi RS A6 allroad. That is $33,000 above the A3 quattro, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Audi RS A6 allroad add over the A3 quattro?
Against the A3 quattro, 9 features become standard that the A3 quattro does not and 36 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.