2012 Audi A6 Reliability

Type: Sedan
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People Paid:
$6,081-$9,617

MPG City: 19-25

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Quality & Reliability

Average

80/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great

86/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Average

79/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Not Rated

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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Best Midsize Premium Car of 2012

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Rating

Midsize Premium Car

Rating

#3 Audi A6
81
#4 Mercedes-Benz CLS
80
#4 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
80
#5 Hyundai Genesis
79
#6 Jaguar XF
78

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2012 A6 for Sale near Columbus, OH

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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2012 Audi A6 after 90-days of ownership.

Comfort of the 2nd row seats
Ease of loading/unloading trunk/hatch
Styling of the dashboard

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2012 Audi A6 during the first 90-days of ownership.

The vehicle's heating and air conditioning
Interior storage spaces
Sound of the engine/exhaust

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Performance Specs

MPG City

19 - 25

MPG Hwy

Horsepower

211 - 310

Transmission

1 speed, Continuously Variable Ratio, 8 speed, Automatic w/Manual Shift

Engine

Supercharged Gas V6, Turbocharged Gas I4

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive

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2012 Audi A6

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Quality & Reliability

Average

80/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great

86/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Average

79/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Not Rated

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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