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2025 Audi RS6 - Base
4.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Station Wagon
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
463kW / 850Nm
619km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Transmission: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Side Doors: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 10.10
Front TV: yes
Front Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 10.10
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: 120
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 268
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 3996
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.3
Main Capacity (L): 73
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.1
Main Gas Capacity Gal: 19.3
Main Gas Capacity (L): 73
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.50
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 8.60
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
HUD Including Augmented Reality: yes
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 619
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 385
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 24
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 20
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ECE 99/100 Combined (L/100km): 11.6
ECE 99/100 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 24
ECE 99/100 Combined (mpg): 20
ECE 99/100 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.9
ECE 99/100 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 32
ECE 99/100 Country Highway (mpg): 26
ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100
ECE 99/100 Urban (L/100km): 16.1
ECE 99/100 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 18
ECE 99/100 Urban (mpg): 15
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 280
Maximum Speed (mph): 174
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 630
Maximum Power (kW): 463
Maximum Torque (Nm): 850
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2050
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.8
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 630
Maximum Power (kW): 463
Maximum Torque (Nm): 850
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2050
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: Tiptronic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 22
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 22
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: MLB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 565
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.7
Front Track (mm): 1668
Overall Height (in): 57.5
Overall Height (mm): 1460
Overall Length (in): 196.7
Overall Length (mm): 4995
Overall Width (in): 76.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2120
Overall Width (mm): 1951
Rear Track (in): 65.0
Rear Track (mm): 1650
Wheelbase (in): 115.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2929
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.5
Front Headroom (mm): 1055
Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
Front Hip Room (in): 60.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1527
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1501
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1467
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Laser
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Pearl
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 705
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Manufacturer Name: Bang & Olufsen®
Number of Speakers: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Surround Sound: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Sliding Anchorage Points: yes
Type: Straps
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy/Leather
Doors: Alloy/Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy & Leather
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Fragrance Diffuser: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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