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Audi A6 vs. Audi A7

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A6 and Audi A7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A6 and the Audi A7.

When comparing the Audi A6's and the Audi A7's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Audi A7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Audi A6 and Audi A7 have the same Based on this comparison of the Audi A6's and the Audi A7's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 is a better car than the Audi A7.

Pricing: A used 2025 Audi A6 ranges from $47,998 to $71,140 while a used 2025 Audi A7 is priced between $64,800 to $91,122. For a new model, the Audi A6's price is between $59,135 and $78,929, with the Audi A7 priced between $76,646 and $90,035.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A6 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Audi A7 loses 61 percent of its value. This means the Audi A6 retains 0 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A7.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Audi A7's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 9 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Audi A7 being ranked 7 out of 17 Best Luxury Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 and Audi A7 is 7.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Audi A7 base engine makes 335 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 579 miles. This gives the Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A7. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A6, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi A7, a large car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Audi A6 and Audi A7 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Audi A6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

59135 - 78929

Starting MSRP:

58100

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

79467

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

42140 - 200195

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

76646 - 90035

Starting MSRP:

72000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

100643

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

72000 - 128600

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

58757

Price Range:

47998 - 71140

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

80683

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

43661 - 144992

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

76075

Price Range:

64800 - 91122

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)

108498

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

76075 - 139960

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

35532

Depreciation %:

0.61156182

Resale Value $:

22568

Residual Value %:

0.38843817999999997

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

0.49394848

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

0.39819597 - 0.61156182

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

44252

Depreciation %:

0.61460697

Resale Value $:

27748

Residual Value %:

0.38539303

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.55588193

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.47768574 - 0.62908089

Audi A6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Audi A7 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

13.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

9.4 - 22.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.045

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A7

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

16.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

13.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

9.1 - 16.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.069



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9696536471404869

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

3.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

1.5 - 35.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.043312919073998

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

1.6 - 11.3

Audi A6 Rankings

Best Luxury Midsize Cars Under $60k

2 / 6

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars Under $60k

2 / 6

Best Family Luxury Midsize Cars

5 / 24

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money

6 / 18

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize Cars

8 / 18

Best Luxury Midsize Cars

9 / 24

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

9 / 24

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

13 / 24

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize Cars

14 / 24

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 24

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

22 / 24

Audi A7 Rankings

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

1 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

2 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars Under $80k

2 / 2

Best Luxury Large Cars

7 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 17

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

7 / 17

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

8 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

11 / 17

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

12 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 17

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi A6 Trim Levels

quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI

Audi A7 Trim Levels

quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.077 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

463 / 598 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 30 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

425 / 579 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

24.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4101 lbs

Width:

83.1 inches

Height:

57.4 inches

Length:

194.4 inches

Wheelbase:

115.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4343 lbs

Width:

83.4 inches

Height:

56 inches

Length:

195.6 inches

Wheelbase:

115.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/40R20

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Firmament Blue Metallic

Brown

Madeira Brown Metallic

Gray

Chronos Gray Metallic / Manhattan Gray Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Firmament Blue Metallic

Brown

Madeira Brown Metallic

Gray

Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Red

Grenadine Red Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching

Black

Black

Brown

Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching

Interior Colors

Beige

Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching

Black

Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching

Brown

Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching

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