Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro

Audi A4 2012 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 4000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A4 2012 - 2015 version and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and HTT GT2260 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A4 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km (16.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Audi A4 2012 - 2015 versions, fuel consumption in city - 7.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km..
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 27% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A4 fuel consumption.

Audi A4 safety

During safety testing Audi A4 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got 75 points from 100.
Audi A4 safety equipment has been rated as good - 75 percents from 100.

Audi A4 2012

Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro technical data

Model: Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 2967 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 161 g/km
Power: 245 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 (combined) 7.2 (urban) 5.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 490 litres

Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro engine CDUC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 2967 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 91.4 mm
Compression ratio 16.8 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 245 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A5 Audi A7

All Audi A4 estate car [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4 2.0 Petrol 211 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (7)
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 177 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Audi A4 2012 Allroad 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

3.0 Diesel 245 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (7)
Audi A4 2012 reviews
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