Audi A6 vs. Ford Taurus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A6 and Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus.
When comparing the Audi A6's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A6's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Taurus is a better car than the Audi A6.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi A6 ranges from $19,796 to $33,672 while a used 2019 Ford Taurus is priced between $10,567 to $23,861.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Ford Taurus base engine makes 288 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 618 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Taurus. The A6 uses premium unleaded, and the Taurus uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Taurus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A6, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
54100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
34651
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
27800 - 59900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26686
Price Range:
19796 - 33672
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
157
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63436
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16825
Price Range:
10567 - 23861
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
20809
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
16825 - 26105
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95669
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.045
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Taurus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
4.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
2.8 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.198
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.985922944688026
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1369746617897871
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4.6
Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Ford Taurus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, 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
Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, Police Interceptor, SE, SEL, SHO
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 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 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 618 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 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:
3917 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
202.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Brown
Soho Brown Metallic
Gray
Typhoon Gray Metallic / Vesuvius Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carat Beige Metallic / Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
