Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro

Audi A6 2001 2.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro has been produced from June, 2001 to December, 2004. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 230 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 218 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A6 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V MT), and with automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro AT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 9.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.3 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 11.3 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km
Audi A6 2001

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro technical data

Model: Audi A6 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2001. June ... 2004. December 
Engine: 2393 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 262 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 218 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 15.2 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 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: 2190 kg

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro engine BDV

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 2393 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Audi A4

All Audi A6 estate car [2001 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2003 Avant 1.9 TDI Mai 2003 — Dec 2004 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.0 5V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 130 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Jun 2001 — Mai 2002 2.5 Diesel 155 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2002 Avant 2.5 TDI Mai 2002 — Dec 2004 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds

2.7 Petrol 250 HP 11.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 2.7 Petrol 250 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 3.0 5V 3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 3.0 5V Quattro 4x4 3.0 Petrol 220 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 3.0 5V Quattro 4x4 3.0 Petrol 220 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 Avant 4.2 V8 Quattro 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (300 HP)

4.2 Petrol 300 HP 13.1 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2001 reviews
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