2021 Audi A6 quattroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium Hybrid
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium Hybrid
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
341 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems15 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi A6 quattro. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
9
Engine
3
Power Train
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Structure
1
Steering
1

2021 Audi A6 quattro problems by category: Electrical System: 9 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 05/11/2026ODI#11736958
The contact owns a 2021 Audi A6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The engine overheating and the low coolant warning light illuminated. In addition, th…
Power TrainFiled: 04/09/2026ODI#11730290
I was driving my vehicle when the engine surged and then a transmission warning light came on and there was an immediate and complete loss of drive power. After the vehicle glided to a stop, there wa…
SteeringFiled: 09/09/2023ODI#11543607
Car reported an engine restarter issue (with battery symbol) and recommended to contact the dealer. Car next shut down automatic restart system, and air conditioning stopped working. Within a short pe…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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