Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI

Audi A6 1998 1.9 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI has been produced from April, 1998 to January, 2001. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 4150 rpm and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 370 up to 630 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1320 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

Audi A6 safety

During safety testing Audi A6 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A6 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A6 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Audi A6 version with manual gearbox (Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.1 seconds faster (in 12.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 20 % - 6.1 litres per 100 km.
Audi A6 1998

Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A6 Avant 1.9 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1998. April ... 2001. January 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 184 g/km
Power: 110 HP ON 4150 RPM Torque: 235 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 5.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km (30.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 455 litres
Gross weight: 2080 kg

Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI engine AVG

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 370,000 to 630,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1896 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 110 HP ON 4150 RPM
Torque 235 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 2 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf

All Audi A6 estate car [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.8 5V Apr 1998 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.8 5V Apr 1998 — Jan 2001 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Apr 1998 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 2001 — Jun 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Apr 1998 — Jan 2001 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI Apr 1998 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 1.9 TDI Apr 1998 — Jan 2001 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI Jan 2001 — Jun 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 115 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.4 5V 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Jan 2001 — Jun 2001 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.4 5V Apr 1998 — Jan 2001 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2000 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2000 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2000 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jun 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 11.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jun 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2000 Avant 2.8 5V Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V Apr 1998 — Jan 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1999 Avant 4.2 V8 Quattro 4x4 Apr 1999 — Jun 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

4.2 Petrol 300 HP 13.1 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1998 reviews
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