Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI

Audi A6 2001 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI has been produced from June, 2001 to May, 2002. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 155 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-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 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 400 thousand 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 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 217 km/h.

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.7 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 1000 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 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

Audi A6 2001

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2001. June ... 2002. May 
Engine: 2496 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 186 g/km
Power: 155 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 217 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 5.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km (32.7 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: 2165 kg

Audi A6 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI engine AYM

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 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 2496 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 78.3 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 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 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 155 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 310 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 2 years
Engine also used on Audi A4 Skoda Superb

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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