Review Audi A6 2012

The 2012 Audi A6 ranks 2 out of 15 Luxury Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 18 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A6, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Reviewers love the 2012 Audi A6 for its high-quality interior and optional supercharged V6. The four-cylinder A6 also offers good fuel economy for a luxury large car.

Audi’s overhaul of the 2012 A6 may seem like just a few subtle exterior tweaks, but inside and under the hood, there are substantial changes. CNETwrites, “Navigation enhanced by Google, a touch-pad cabin tech interface, a supercharged direct-injection engine, an eight-speed transmission, and Quattro all-wheel drive combine to make the 2012 Audi A6 one of the most cutting-edge cars on the road.” 

Two engines are available in the 2012 Audi A6: a turbocharged four-cylinder in the front-wheel drive 2.0T model and a supercharged V6 in the all-wheel drive 3.0T. Although it may not be every buyer’s first choice, the A6 2.0T will likely appeal to shoppers who are looking for good fuel economy, but don’t need the extra power or all-wheel drive.

Most auto writers have sampled the A6 3.0T, and so far, critiques of the supercharged V6 and eight-speed transmission have been exemplary. Reviewers say there’s plenty of power, and that the A6 3.0T’s handling strikes a nice balance between nimble midsize cars like the BMW 3-Series and the larger 5-series.

Inside the 2012 Audi A6, reviewers find a spacious, comfortable cabin that shares many design cues and electronic components with the stylish Audi A7, which is definitely a good thing. Car and Driver named the A6 one of the 10 Best Cars of 2012, saying that the A6 surrounds the driver “in a peaceful, cushy, clubroom cockpit.”

As far as prices are concerned, the 2012 Audi A6 makes a compelling argument for itself when compared with other luxury large cars. With base A6 2.0T models starting at roughly $42,000, the A6 undercuts many competitors in terms of price. However, the trade-off is that while the base A6 saves you cash and offers better fuel economy, it’s also the least powerful car in the segment.

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Audi A3 2012 Review

The 2012 Audi A3 ranks 2 out of 10 Upscale Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 107 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A3, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2012 Audi A3 is one of the more practical cars in the class, but still manages to be fun to drive.

If you want a car that seems to be able to do it all: race down back roads, not lose its grip in snowy weather, handle plenty of cargo and get good fuel economy, reviewers say you should have the 2012 Audi A3 on your list. Though some reviewers comment that the A3 is getting a little dated, other reviewers say Audi shouldn’t mess with a winning package that includes a premium hatchback with great performance, a practical cargo capacity and available diesel engine that can get up to 42 mpg on the highway.

Of course, the A3 won’t work for every upscale small car buyer. Passenger space is cramped, which makes the A3 a better choice for a couple or single person than a family. It’s also pricey for the class, and gets pretty expensive when you go for options like all-wheel drive, the diesel engine or navigation. Also, you can’t get the two performance features that reviewers like best – all-wheel drive and a diesel engine – together. The A3 offers a lot, but it requires its fair share of sacrifices.

That said, in a sea of small sedans focused only on performance, reviewers say the A3 is a refreshing dose of practicality that can still hang with the pack when the road gets twisty.

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