The A6, a mainstay of Audi's lineup since 1995, is a large sedan/wagon with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2017. The A6 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. Audi offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2014 Audi A6 is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2014 Audi A6 has a score of 82, implying a 0.039% chance of driver death (3.5% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2014 Audi A6 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0388% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.435%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0388% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.435% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2014 Audi A6 is 17% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2014 Audi A6 is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
2014 Audi A6 offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 1%.
But it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2014 Audi A6 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 59 to 94. The 2014 Audi A6 is safer than the 2014 Kia Cadenza, the 2014 Acura TL, the 2014 Acura RLX, the 2014 INFINITI Q50, the 2014 Lexus ES-350, the 2014 Lexus GS, and the 2014 Cadillac CTS and less safe than the 2014 Volvo S80, the 2014 BMW 5 Series, and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It is about as safe as the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
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