Verdict
C
BHP
168 bhp
0–60
8.6 s
Top speed
137 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$1,000-$4,400
Strengths
- Cabin step up from B5
- 3.6 R36 cult AWD V6
- Estate practical
Weaknesses
- EA888 oil consumption
- Rear electronic handbrake fragile
- Dieselgate-era TDIs
Notable tech
- PQ46 platform — transverse
- EA888 1.8/2.0 TSI petrol
- EA189 2.0 TDI
- DSG dual-clutch standard on most
- 3.6 R36 V6 4Motion halo
Common issues
- EA888 oil consumption
- EA189 Dieselgate emissions
- DSG mechatronic faults
- Electronic parking brake failures
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B6's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.4 TSI 122
BHP121
Torque200 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)36 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.8 TSI 160
BHP158
Torque250 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TSI 200
BHP198
Torque280 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top144 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
3.6 V6 R36
BHP296
Torque350 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6DSG
1.6 TDI 105
BHP104
Torque250 Nm
0–6012.2 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)53 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 TDI 140
BHP138
Torque320 Nm
0–609.8 s
Top128 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TDI 170
BHP168
Torque350 Nm
0–608.6 s
Top137 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG