Crash Test 2005 - 2011 Audi A6 (Frontal Impact) IIHS
Audi A6
2005-08 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Audi A6: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Acceptable Good Good
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:
The Audi A6 was redesigned for the 2005 model year.
The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A6, known as the A6 Avant, beginning with 2006 models.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail and grab handle.
Injury measures — Injury measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the left femur indicate that upper leg injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail/grab handle hit was low.
2008 Hummer H3 moderate overlap test
2008 Hummer H3 frontal 40 mph moderate overlap front test
Overall evaluation: Acceptable
Full rating at http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=907
Euro NCAP | VW Passat | 1997 | Crash test
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/vw_passat_1997/4.aspx
Frontal Impact takes place at 64 Km/h, 40% of the width of the car striking a deformable barrier. In the side impact, a mobile deformable barrier impacts the driver's door at 50 km/h. In the pole test, the car tested is propelled sideways at 29km/h into a rigid pole.
2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0T FSI MULTITRONIC Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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Luxury-car shoppers who love value have long cheered the Audi A6. And in true Audi fashion, the midsize A6 gives you a lot for a very competitive price.
One of the A6's primary strengths is its deluxe cabin. Materials are first-rate, and the overall design is nothing short of class-leading. Its winter-weather capability is another plus. A6s are available with the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which distributes power to all four wheels, making slippery roads more manageable.
But the car's most compelling asset concerns value. In terms of overall quality, the Audi A6 is right up there with other midsize luxury cars, but it costs thousands less. A used A6 represents an even more affordable proposition.
There have been three generations of the Audi A6, and all are worthy selections. If there's a downside to the A6, it's that it hasn't been the most athletic choice in its segment due to engines in earlier models that were somewhat light on low-end torque. But that pales in the face of this car's undisputable merits. Offering premium refinement at a respectable price, the A6 is an excellent choice.
Current Audi A6
With its clean lines and oversized grille, the current Audi A6 is one of the most distinctive midsize luxury cars on the market. It's available as both a sedan and a wagon. The A6 wagon -- called the Avant -- is one of the few midsize luxury wagons on the market, and with a 34-cubic-foot cargo bay behind its rear seat, it makes a practical yet elegant choice for families with a large dog or double stroller in tow.
Those who purchase the A6 sedan may choose among three trims: base 3.2 Premium, midlevel 3.0T Premium Quattro and top-of-the-line 4.2 Prestige Quattro. Wagons are available only in the 3.0T Premium Quattro trim. Standard equipment is generous, with a navigation system standard across the board and upper trims coming with heated seats. As we've come to expect from Audi, the A6's interior is a case study in attractive design and quality materials. The A6's various electronic features (such as the audio system, navigation and Bluetooth) are controlled via Audi's easy-to-use Multi Media Interface (MMI) system. It sounds complicated, but with its logical menus and ergonomically designed, all-in-one control knob, MMI is relatively easy to learn.
The Audi A6 sedan is available with a choice of three engines that correspond to trim level: a 265-horsepower V6 (3.2), a 300-hp supercharged V6 (3.0T) or a 350-hp V8 (4.2) engine. The 3.2 front-wheel-drive sedan has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with driver-selectable shift points, while all other A6s come with a six-speed automatic transmission and the Quattro AWD system. The A6 Avant is only available with the 3.0T engine, Quattro and the automatic.In reviews, we've found the engines to be smooth and refined. The base V6's acceleration is certainly passable, but our choice would be the 3.0T, thanks to its broad range of torque and relative fuel efficiency. In fact, we've found this engine provides quicker acceleration than the V8. The A6 rides comfortably on the highway, and while it's not the most athletic car in its class, our editors like its predictable, confident feel through the corners.
Used Audi A6 Models
The current Audi A6 is representative of the third-generation model, which dates to 2005. Overall, the third-generation car represents by far the best package of attention-getting style, entertaining driving dynamics and opulent furnishings. Those considering used third-gen models should keep in mind that the base V6 made only 255 hp from 2005-'09. Also, the supercharged V6 (3.0T) wasn't available from 2005-'08, while the car's V8 produced only 335 hp prior to 2007. In terms of features, the A6 has stayed mostly unchanged, though trim packages and options were also simplified for '09, and the MMI electronics interface and navigation system were upgraded for 2010.
Crash Test of 2003- 2006 Mercedes E-Class E 500 (Frontal Offset) IIHS
Mercedes E class
2003-06 models mfg. after Dec. 2002
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:
The Mercedes E Class was redesigned for the 2003 model year. 2003 E Class models manufactured after December 2002 include structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes. (Note: Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door.)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated the crashworthiness of an E Class with the structural changes in a 40 mph frontal offset crash test into a deformable barrier.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head moved partway out the open window and hit the B-pillar and window frame.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the B-pillar/window frame hit was low.
Left to right:
* Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test. Larger photo
* The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well. Larger photo
* Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and window frame. Head acceleration from this hit was low. Larger photo
* Forces on the legs and feet were low, indicating that significant injury was unlikely. Larger photo
Additional features:
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
* Automatically adjusting head restraints in front seats move up or down as seats are adjusted forward or rearward
* Electronic stability control
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
* 2003 Mercedes E 500 4-door
* Class: Large luxury car
* Weight: 3,942 lbs.
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Wheelbase: 112 in.
* Length: 190 in.
* Width: 71 in.
* Engine: 5.0 L V8
* EPA ratings: 16 mpg city | 23 mpg highway
Bumper Crash Test: '07 Volkswagen Passat
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Bumper Performance in Low-Speed Crash Tests: 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Краш-тест Audi A6 от EuroNCAP. Фронтальный удар
Фронтальный удар на скорости 64 км/ч о деформируемый алюминиевый барьер, перекрывающий во время столкновения 40% ширины автомобиля со стороны водителя.
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Год проведения теста — 2004.
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Old Top Gear Audi A6
Old Top Gear from 1997
Jeremy Clarkson roadtests the Audi A6
This clip was extracted from the episode that was first broadcast on the 10th April 1997
2009 Audi A6 Driving
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