2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon)  RealSafeCars93Safety Rating

#2 of 2023 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#15 of all 2023 vehicles


The A6 Allroad, which Audi introduced in 2012, is a large wagon with seating up to 5. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. The Audi A6 Allroad has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Audi offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) is very safe 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 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) has a score of 93, implying a 0.025% chance of driver death (2.2% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0249% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.8453%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0249% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.8453% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) is 47% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) is 51% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. An active safety system that is standard on the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad is Audi Pre Sense. Some safety features are optional on the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad--- although they add to the cost, one should consider the benefits of Active Lane Assist and Audi Side Assist.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but another may also improve safety. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Audi A6 Allroad. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9781M.-B. E-ClassBMW 5 SeriesAcura TLXVolvo S90Volvo S90 RechargeGenesis GV80BMW X5A. A6 Allroad (Wagon)Audi A7Audi A6Lincoln NautilusV. V90 Cross CountryComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 81 to 97. The 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon) is safer than the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2023 BMW 5 Series, the 2023 Acura TLX, the 2023 Volvo S90, the 2023 Volvo S90 Recharge, the 2023 Volvo V90 Cross Country, and the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. It is about as safe as the 2023 Audi A6, the 2023 Audi A7, the 2023 BMW X5, and the 2023 Genesis GV80.

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