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2003 Audi A6 MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Audi A6 is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2002 model. Among 38 midsize cars rated for 2003, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2003 #24 of 38 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2003 Audi A6's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2003 Midsize Cars

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1Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
2Saturn L100/20024 MPG $1,938
3Mazda 624 MPG $1,938
4Hyundai Sonata23 MPG $2,022
5Nissan Altima23 MPG $2,022
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24Audi A621 MPG $2,821
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38Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386

2003 A6Other midsize carsClass median: $2,512/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

A6 MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · CVT A6	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual A6 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic A6 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic A6 quattro	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic A6 quattro	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2003 Audi A6 vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr A6 saves $141/yr vs Volvo S80 20 MPG · $2,962/yr A6 saves $141/yr vs Jaguar S-type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr A6 saves $297/yr vs Lincoln LS 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS 19 MPG · $3,118/yr A6 saves $297/yr vs Cadillac Seville 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Seville saves $374/yr vs Infiniti I35 20 MPG · $2,325/yr I35 saves $496/yr vs Lexus ES 21 MPG · $2,214/yr ES saves $607/yr vs Saab 9-5 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 9-5 saves $708/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Audi A6?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Audi A6 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Audi A6?