Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI

Audi A6 2004 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI has been produced from November, 2006 to October, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 210 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.2 litres.

Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km (11.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 11.1 litres per 100 km, which is 28% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

Audi A6 safety

During safety testing Audi A6 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A6 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A6 got one star.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A6 versions - with automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2007 2.8 FSI quattro AT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A6 2007 2.8 FSI quattro AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds later (in 8.4 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km
Audi A6 2004

Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI technical data

Model: Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2006. November ... 2008. October 
Engine: 2773 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 207 g/km
Power: 210 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 243 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km (21.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.92m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 546 litres
Gross weight: 2120 kg

Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI engine BDX

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 2773 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.4 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A6 2004 2.8 FSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.2 litres (6.6 quarts)
Power 210 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 280 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Audi A8

All Audi A6 sedan [2004 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 2005 2.0 T FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 170 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.0 T FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.0 TDI Apr 2004 — Oct 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.4 Aug 2004 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.4 quattro 4x4 Mar 2005 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.7 TDI Jan 2005 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.7 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.7 TDI quattro 4x4 Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2007 2.8 FSI quattro 4x4 Jun 2007 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 Jan 2004 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 quattro 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Mar 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI Apr 2004 — Jun 2007 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.2 FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 4.2 quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 reviews
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