Audi A4 B6

Car model.

Technical data
Manufacturer	Audi
Body type	Estate

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Audi A4 B6 (from registration data). 13 variants.

Engine variants for Audi A4 B6
Engine	Fuel	Transmission	Top speed	Economy	Model year
1.8 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	10.9 l/100 km	1997–2000
1.8 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	10.1 l/100 km	1998–2005
1.8 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	11.2 l/100 km	2001
1.8 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	10.5 l/100 km	2002–2005
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	9.6 l/100 km	2005–2012
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	9.8 l/100 km	2005–2008
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	9 l/100 km	2013–2016
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	8 l/100 km	2017–2020
2.8 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.4 l/100 km	1996–2000
2.8 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.1 l/100 km	1996–2000
2.8 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.4 l/100 km	2001
3.0 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	11.3 l/100 km	2002–2005
3.1 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	11.2 l/100 km	2006–2008

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

← Predecessor: Audi A4 B5 Successor: Audi A4 B7 →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 67% of Audi A4 B6s pass their MOT test first time, based on 10,042 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Audi A4 B6 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.