"Audi A6" 2003 release: review, specifications, photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

German cars are very popular in Russia. Especially relevant among motorists is the topic of used business-class cars. For little money you can get a really comfortable and powerful car. In today's article, we will consider one such case. This is the "Audi A6" 2003. Photo, review and specifications - later in the article.

Description

So, what is this car? "Audi A6" is a business class car, which was produced from 1997 to 2004. The car has all-wheel drive, but on budget versions, the moment was transmitted only to the front wheels. The model was produced in several bodies. This is a classic four-door sedan and station wagon. The machine was sold in the European and North American markets.

Appearance

Germans have conservative views on design. Therefore, it is not surprising that the A6 is similar at the same time to the more budgetary A4 and the premium A8 sedan. A6 is a kind of golden mean and a great option for those who want to get alreadypresentable car for less money. The appearance of the car is attractive: in front there is a classic wide grille with four rings, linded optics and a neat bumper. Like the previous generation, the grille is part of the car's hood. Among the main advantages of the "Audi A6" 2003 reviews note the resistance of the metal to corrosion, which is very important for used cars. The car has high-quality protection, and therefore does not rust as quickly as other cars of this class.

Salon

Inside "Audi A6" - the standard of comfort and ergonomics. Competently built interior design, comfortable steering wheel and seats deserve only praise. The car is comfortable for both the driver and passengers. Enough space to spare. The level of equipment is very rich.

Even now, this car can compete with modern sedans from the C-class. The base A6 included four airbags, dual-zone climate control, power windows with closers, heating and power mirrors, a radio with four speakers, an immobilizer, central locking, an alarm and even a cabin filter. The luxury versions had a sunroof, electric and heated seats, as well as a two-way steering wheel with position memory.

It's very quiet inside, the owners say. Despite its age, the car performs well in terms of noise isolation.

What's under the hood?

Since the 2003 Audi A6 was sold not only in the European, but also in the North American market, the engine range waspretty wide. The base for the "Audi" was a 1.8-liter engine, developing a power of 125 forces. There was a motor with a turbine. With a volume of 1.8 liters, this engine has already developed 180 horsepower.

There are engines for 130 and 165 horsepower in the line. These are engines without a turbocharger. Their working volume is 2 and 2.4 liters. As the owners note in the reviews, the Audi A6 (2003) 2.4 is one of the most successful variations. There are also turbocharged versions with a displacement of 2.7 liters. The maximum power of a car in this configuration ranges from 230 to 250 horsepower. In addition, a 2.7-liter engine was installed on the car. Its power ranged from 230 to 250 horsepower. "Audi A6" (2003) 3.0 develops 220 horsepower.

The most powerful in the range of gasoline engines is a 4.2-liter unit with 300 horsepower.

Now let's move on to diesel engines. The weakest in the lineup is the 1.9-liter engine. Its power ranges from 110 to 130 horsepower. There were also two 2.5-liter engines in the lineup. Their power is 150 and 180 hp respectively.

Dynamics

With the exception of a couple of modifications, the Audi A6 can be called quite a fast car. So, the 2.4-liter version accelerates to hundreds in 9.2 seconds. Turbocharged 1.8-liter "Audi" accelerate to a hundred in 9.4 seconds. In general, the A6 leaves ten seconds without any problems. But with a sporty driving style, fuel consumption increases significantly - reviews say. Those who want to save money shouldconsider a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter engine or a 1.9-liter diesel engine.

Chassis

Like the A4, this model has a fully independent suspension. The levers here are aluminum. But I must say that on the A6 they are much more resourceful. If on the early A4 levers required replacement every 30-60 thousand kilometers, then on the A6 they nursed about 150. Yes, their cost is rather big. Therefore, when buying a car from hand, this is a good reason to bargain. The suspension is spring, but there were also versions with pneumatic. You should not take them, because the cylinders are often poisoned after such a long time of operation. You won’t lose much in comfort, but you’ll save quite a lot on repairs, the owners say. Brake system - disk. The ABS system is installed on the car from the factory.

Steering - rack with Servotronic. This system changes the steering effort depending on the speed, which is very convenient. Managed "Audi" is very good - say the owners. The car holds the road well at speed, while smoothly passing through the pits. Despite the significant weight, the car easily turns into turns. However, this car is not built for racing. Aggressive riders will like the A4 with its short wheelbase and light weight.

Conclusion

So, we found out what features and characteristics the German car "Audi A6" of 2003 has. This car is very technologically advanced, so it can easily compete with modern cars from the C- and D-class. "Audi" will definitely please with its powerful engines, handling,nice design and comfortable interior. But this car can upset owners with high fuel consumption and maintenance costs. This fact must be taken into account if the budget for the purchase of a car is limited.