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Look up available Audi A6 Avant vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 119 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1998–2018 119 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
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Audi A6 Avant specs by variant

All 119 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 23 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L TFSI quattro 7AT AWD (333 HP) 2014–2018 Petrol 3.0 L 329 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
2.0L TFSI 7AT FWD (252 HP) 2014–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 249 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI 7AT FWD (190 HP) 2014–2018 Petrol 1.8 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
3.0L TFSI Quattro 7AT AWD (300 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 3.0 L 295 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
2.8L FSI Quattro 7AT AWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
4.2L V8 FSI 6AT (350 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 4.2 L 345 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L V6 TFSI quattro 6AT (290 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 3.0 L 286 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.8L V6 FSI quattro 6AT (220 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.8 L 217 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.2L V8 Quattro 6AT (335 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 4.2 L 330 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.2L FSI V6 Quattro 6AT (256 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.1 L 252 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.2L V8 quattro 5AT (300 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 4.2 L 295 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.7L T quattro 5AT (250 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.0L V6 quattro 5AT (220 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.4L V6 quattro 5AT (170 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
4.2 V8 quattro 5AT (300 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 4.2 L 295 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.7 T 5AT (230 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.7 T quattro 5AT (230 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8 V6 5AT (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.8 V6 quattro 5AT (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.4 V6 5AT (165 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.4 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.4 V6 quattro 5AT (165 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.4 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
1.8 T 5AT (150 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.8 4AT (125 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 22 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L TDI 8AT FWD (326 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 3.0 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L TDI quattro 8AT AWD (320 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 3.0 L 316 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (272 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 3.0 L 268 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
3.0L TDI 7AT FWD (218 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 3.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
3.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (218 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 3.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (190 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (150 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
3.0L BiTDI Quattro 8AT AWD (313 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 308 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 7AT AWD (245 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 7AT Clean Diesel AWD (245 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 7AT AWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
3.0L TDI quattro 8AT (313 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 3.0 L 309 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L TDI quattro 6AT (240 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 3.0 L 236 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT (233 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 3.0 L 229 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT (225 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.7L TDI Quattro 6AT (180 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.7 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT (180 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (180 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5 TDI 5AT (180 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5 TDI quattro 5AT (180 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5 TDI 5AT (150 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9 TDI 4AT (110 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 26 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L TFSI 6MT FWD (190 HP) 2014–2018 Petrol 1.8 L 186 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.8L FSI 6MT FWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (180 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 2.0 L 177 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.8L V6 FSI 6MT (190 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.8 L 188 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI 6MT (170 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.2L FSI V6 6MT (256 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.1 L 252 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.2L FSI V6 Quattro 6MT (256 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.1 L 252 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.8L FSI 6MT (210 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.8 L 207 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L V6 6MT (177 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.4 L 174 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L V6 Quattro 6MT (177 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.4 L 174 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.7L T quattro 6MT (250 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
3.0L V6 5MT (220 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.0L V6 quattro 6MT (220 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.4L V6 5MT (170 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4L V6 quattro 5MT (170 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.8L T 5MT (150 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L T quattro 5MT (150 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT (130 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 129 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.7 T 6MT (230 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.7 T quattro 6MT (230 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.7 L 227 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.8 V6 5MT (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8 V6 quattro 5MT (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.4 V6 5MT (165 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.4 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4 V6 quattro 5MT (165 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.4 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.8 T 5MT (150 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8 5MT (125 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 22 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (190 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2014–2018 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.0L TDI 6MT FWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (177 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 2.0 L 174 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.0L TDI quattro 6MT (240 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 3.0 L 236 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
3.0L TDI 6MT (204 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.7L V6 TDI 6MT (190 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.7 L 188 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT (170 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT (136 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.0 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.0L TDI Quattro 6MT (233 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 3.0 L 229 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
3.0L TDI Quattro 6MT (225 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.7L TDI 6MT (180 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.7 L 177 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT (140 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 6MT (180 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.5L TDI 6MT (163 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 161 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT (155 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 153 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (130 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT (130 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5 TDI quattro 6MT (180 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 177 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.5 TDI 6MT (150 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9 TDI 5MT (115 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9 TDI 5MT (110 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Petrol · CVT 15 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L FSI CVT FWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TFSI CVT FWD (180 HP) 2011–2014 Petrol 2.0 L 177 bhp CVT FWD —
2.8L V6 FSI CVT (220 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.8 L 217 bhp CVT FWD —
2.8L V6 FSI CVT (190 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.8 L 188 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TFSI CVT (170 HP) 2008–2011 Petrol 2.0 L 168 bhp CVT FWD —
3.2L FSI V6 CVT (256 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.1 L 252 bhp CVT FWD —
2.8L FSI CVT (210 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.8 L 207 bhp CVT FWD —
2.4L V6 CVT (177 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.4 L 174 bhp CVT FWD —
3.0L V6 CVT (220 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp CVT FWD —
2.4L V6 CVT (170 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp CVT FWD —
1.8L T CVT (150 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L CVT (130 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 129 bhp CVT FWD —
2.8 V6 CVT (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp CVT FWD —
2.4 V6 CVT (165 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.4 L 162 bhp CVT FWD —
1.8 T CVT (150 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp CVT FWD —
Diesel · CVT 11 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L TDI CVT FWD (204 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TDI CVT FWD (177 HP) 2011–2014 Diesel 2.0 L 174 bhp CVT FWD —
3.0L TDI CVT (204 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp CVT FWD —
2.7L V6 TDI CVT (190 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.7 L 188 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TDI CVT (170 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TDI CVT (136 HP) 2008–2011 Diesel 2.0 L 134 bhp CVT FWD —
2.7L TDI CVT (180 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.7 L 177 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0L TDI CVT (140 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp CVT FWD —
2.5L TDI CVT (163 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 161 bhp CVT FWD —
2.5L TDI CVT (155 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 153 bhp CVT FWD —
1.9L TDI CVT (130 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp CVT FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Audi A6 Avant result

These examples apply to supported European Audi VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. North American Audi VINs use another layout.

Find the Typ code after ZZZ

Our decoder reads positions 7–8 only when the supported European VIN has ZZZ in positions 4–6. The Typ code can narrow the model and chassis generation. It does not by itself identify the engine, gearbox or factory option package.

Compare the body and generation

Audi model families may include saloon, Avant and Cabriolet versions. Some Typ mappings cover more than one generation, including the A4 B6/B7 family. Use the body, year and documents to distinguish the car before choosing a catalog variant.

Treat recall results as campaigns to check

A campaign for an Audi model can apply to only certain engines or production dates. The model-level results here do not show whether your VIN is included or whether a repair has already been completed. Confirm that with Audi or an authorised repairer.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
CodeModel familyMapped generation
4BA6C5
4FA6C6
4GA6Not resolved by this code

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Audi A6 Avant specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other A6 Avant generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

A6A6 (C4)A6 Avant (C4)A6 Avant (C8)

Other Audi models

Compare another model, or see all Audi models.

100 (C1)100 (C2)100 (C3)100 (C4)100 Avant (C3)100 Avant (C4)100 Coupe100 Coupe S200200 Avant8080 Avant (B4)80 Avant RS280 Avant S2 (B4)80 S2 (B4)90 (B2)90 (B3)A1A1 QuattroA1 SportbackA1 Sportback (5 doors)A1 citycarverA2A3

Audi A6 Avant VIN FAQ

What can a Audi A6 Avant VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Audi A6 Avant identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Audi A6 Avant dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1998–2018 across 119 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Audi A6 Avant VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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