A6 Allroad Saving You Fuel
The new 3.0 TFSI supercharged petrol engine delivers 290 PS enabling the A6 allroad to complete 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds - 0.9 seconds quicker than the outgoing 3.2 FSI. But improved performance hasn't been at the expense of economy; the new supercharged engine returns a 13% improvement in fuel consumption. And thanks to Le Mans-winning FSI technology, CO2 levels are 225 g/km - which is remarkably low for such a high performance engine.
When you're coasting or braking, the car's alternator generates electricity. Recuperation allows it to be stored so when you're accelerating or driving at a constant speed, the stored electricity is used to drive the alternator. Recuperation reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and therefore lowers CO2 emissions.
Sleek design for greater efficiency
Aerodynamic performance is critical for reducing fuel consumption and raising efficiency. Audi prototypes spend over 1,000 hours in a wind tunnel with improvements being made so drag can be reduced. Less air resistance also means improved handling, lower CO2 emissions and even improved safety. Improvements such as door mirrors which are aerodynamically shaped so rain is directed away from the side windows for better all-round visibility is another notable product of this extensive development process.
After rigorously testing and fine tuning the Audi A6, the 2.0 TDIe achieved a remarkably low drag co-efficient of just 0.28.
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