Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro

Audi A6 1997 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro has been produced from April, 1997 to June, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 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 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.7 litres.

Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 214 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 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 10.2 litres per 100 km, which is 9% 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.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A6 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo AT) available:
  • Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 10.7 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km
Audi A6 1997

Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro technical data

Model: Audi A6 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1997. April ... 2001. June 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 226 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 214 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km (23.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 434 litres
Gross weight: 2090 kg

Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro engine AEB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.7 litres (3.9 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Audi A4

All Audi A6 sedan [1997 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Aug 1997 — 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 1997 1.8 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 2001 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 2001 — Jun 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 1.9 TDI Apr 1997 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 1.9 TDI Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 1.9 TDI Jan 2001 — Jun 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2001 2.4 5V Jan 2001 — Jun 2001 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 2000 2.5 TDI Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2000 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.5 Diesel 180 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2000 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 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jun 2001 2.7 Petrol 230 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 1999 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 1997 2.8 5V 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Apr 1997 — Jan 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A6 2000 2.8 5V Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1999 4.2 V8 Quattro 4x4 Apr 1999 — Jun 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

4.2 Petrol 300 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A6 1997 reviews
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