Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V
Audi A6 1998 2.8 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V has been produced from April, 1998 to June, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 30-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 300 up to 510 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Audi A6 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 234 km/h.
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100 km, which is 7% 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.
- Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 9.6 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 11.6 litres per 100 km
- Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.6 litres per 100 km
- Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.1 seconds later (in 10.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 11.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.7 litres per 100 km

Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V technical data
Model: | Audi A6 Avant 2.8 5V | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1998. April ... 2001. June | ||
Engine: | 2771 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 238 g/km |
Power: | 193 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 234 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 (combined) 14.3 (urban) 7.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km (22.2 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: | 2095 kg |
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V engine ALG
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 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 | 2771 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
Fuel system | Injection |
Audi A6 1998 Avant 2.8 5V oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6 litres (6.3 quarts) |
Power | 193 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1997 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 |
All Audi A6 estate car [1998 - 2001] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |