Audi A6 Saloon Saving You Fuel
TDIe. The 'e' is for efficient.
The most efficient engine in the Audi A6 range, in fact, with a combined 53.3mpg. But that doesn't mean a lack of performance. Installed in the A6 Saloon, this 2.0 TDIe engine will produce 136PS and 320 Nm of torque, a 0-60 time of 10.3 seconds and a top speed of 129mph.
Yet CO2 emissions are remarkably low: just 139g/km, resulting in an annual road tax of just £120 and a competitive 18% company car tax rating.
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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