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Free Audi A6 (C4) VIN Decoder

Decode your Audi A6 (C4) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 28 variants (1994–1997). No registration.

1994–1997 28 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Audi A6 (C4)
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Audi A6 (C4) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each A6 (C4) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L 4AT (193 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.8L 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L quattro 4AT (193 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.8L quattro 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.8L V6 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.8L V6 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.6L LV6 quattro 5MT (150 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.6 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.6L V6 4AT (150 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.6 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.6L V6 5MT (150 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.6 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.6L V6 quattro 4AT (150 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.6 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.5L TDI 4AT (140 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT (140 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 6MT (140 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.3L 4AT (133 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 131 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.3L 5MT (133 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT (125 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT (125 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L quattro 5MT (125 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 4AT (115 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT (115 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 4AT (116 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 5MT (116 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT (116 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 2.5 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT (101 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT (90 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) 1994–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Audi A6 (C4) VIN FAQ

What does a Audi A6 (C4) VIN tell you?+
A Audi A6 (C4) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Audi A6 (C4)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Audi A6 (C4) made?+
Our database covers the Audi A6 (C4) for model years 1994–1997, across 28 variants.
Is the Audi A6 (C4) VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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