Audi A6 2014–2018 car dimensions: 4943 mm long, 1874 mm wide and 1461 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,600 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, along with a retractable 6.5-inch colour MMI display controlled by a rotary dial and buttons rather than touch. Cruise control is fitted as standard. Parking sensors, reversing camera, side assist blind-spot warning, active lane assist and full pre sense front automatic emergency braking are available depending on trim and options.
The boot holds 565 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1680 litres when they are folded. The load floor is low and the tailgate opens electrically on many versions.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg on the 8 percent gradient and 1600 kg on the 12 percent gradient for the S tronic version, with unbraked capacity at 750 kg. Payload is 555 kg.
The cabin feels solid and quiet on long trips thanks to the hybrid steel-aluminium body and good sealing. Dual-zone climate is standard with individual controls. Front seats come heated as standard on most grades, with manual adjustment plus electric lumbar. higher options add full electric multi-way seats with memory, pneumatic side bolsters on contour seats, and front ventilation. A large panoramic glass roof and acoustic laminated side glass are available as options to brighten and further hush the interior.
Petrol Super 95. combined consumption 5.9-6.2 l/100 km NEDC depending on wheels. CO2 137-144 g/km. Euro 6. start-stop standard.
LongLife service interval indicated up to 30 000 km or maximum 2 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2011 test): adult 91 %, child 83 %, pedestrian 41 %, safety assist 86 %.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, ESC, ABS with brake assist, Audi pre sense basic, tyre-pressure monitoring and ISOFIX anchors.
The 1.8 TFSI ultra is the efficient petrol entry point for the Avant. Official NEDC figures sit around 5.9-6.2 l/100 km combined with CO2 in the 137-144 g/km band, helped by start-stop and energy recuperation. Real-world use will vary with wheels and driving style but the ultra calibration keeps running costs low for a large estate.
Servicing follows Audi’s LongLife system: the car tells you when it needs attention, with a maximum interval of 30 000 km or two years. Warranty is two years mechanical with unlimited mileage, three years on paint and twelve years against corrosion perforation.
Safety is strong for the generation. The 2011 Euro NCAP five-star result still applies after the 2014 facelift. Standard kit covers the full airbag set, electronic stability control, pre sense basic collision preparation and tyre-pressure monitoring. Higher assistance packs add adaptive cruise, lane assist and more if ordered.
Keeping the car is straightforward for a premium estate of this age. Regular LongLife services and attention to the common C7 items (timing-chain stretch on some TFSI engines, suspension bushes) keep it reliable. The large 565-1 680-litre load bay and practical estate layout make daily ownership easy.
Length 4943 mm, Width 1874 mm, Height 1461 mm, Wheelbase 2912 mm (A6 2014–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi Spain ficha técnica Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra, Audi Spain Catálogo A6 / A6 Avant MY15, entrada en vigor 09-2014: standard two-stage front airbags, front and rear side airbags.