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Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
is it a safe used buy?

The petrol option on this A6 generation alongside the 2.0 TDI — no diesel-specific EGR/DPF considerations, sharing its engine with most of Audi's smaller-displacement lineup.

GENERATIONC7 (2011–2018)
ENGINE2.0 TFSI
POWER220–252 hp
USED PRICE$14,000–23,000

How the engine fits this car

The petrol option on this A6 generation alongside the 2.0 TDI — no diesel-specific EGR/DPF considerations, sharing its engine with most of Audi's smaller-displacement lineup.

A reasonable choice for buyers who don't rack up the sustained motorway miles that reward a diesel.

Audi A6-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • No diesel-specific EGR/DPF considerations to plan around
  • Shares its reliability profile with the widely used EA888 family
  • Lower purchase price than equivalent TDI examples in some markets
  • Good parts availability given the engine's extensive use

WHAT TO WATCH

  • Carbon buildup on intake valves and water pump considerations apply, per the engine page
  • Less torque than the 2.0 TDI, more noticeable in this larger sedan
  • Fuel economy trails the diesel on long motorway drives
  • Specialist servicing is advisable for the known checks

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 80,000 mi
$19,000–23,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
80,000–130,000 mi
$16,000–19,000
Sweet spot, verify water pump and carbon history
130,000+ mi
$14,000–16,000
Budget for a carbon clean if not already done

The engine itself

This A6 shares its 2.0 TFSI with most of Audi's smaller-displacement lineup. Full detail lives on the dedicated engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNAudi 2.0 TFSI (EA888 Gen 3) — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Check under the car and around the water pump housing for dried coolant residue.

Ask about carbon-clean service history.

A cold-start rattle clearing within a couple of seconds is normal tensioner behaviour.