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    2009 Audi RS6

    New from

    $263,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    13.9 - 14 L / 100km

    About the Audi RS6

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Audi RS6 is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Station Wagon and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $263,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $271,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the RS6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2009.

    Engine options include 5.0L turbo multi-point injection (426kW/650Nm) and 5.0L turbo petrol direct injection (426kW/650Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 RS6 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    205.3 - 210.37 kW/t
    75.88 kW/t
    212.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    546 - 565 litres
    450 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    13.9 - 14 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    15.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    571 km
    473 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $263,500 - $271,900
    $74,500
    $338,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years

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    2009 Audi RS6 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Pl46
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 209.34
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 546
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1033
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
      • Front Track (mm): 1614
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1456
      • Overall Length (mm): 4928
      • Overall Width (mm): 1889
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 960
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1421
      • Rear Track (mm): 1637
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2846
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 20.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 4.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 13.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 579
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 426
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 650
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Manual
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2565
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2035
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
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    2009 Audi RS6 Dimensions

    1456mm
    1889mm
    4928mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2009 Audi RS6 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi RS6

    The most fuel efficient Audi RS6 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 13.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi RS6Fuel TypeCombined
    5.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded13.9 L/100km
    5.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded14.0 L/100km
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    2009 Audi RS6 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi RS6?

    The Audi RS6 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi RS6 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi RS6 is the Base that starts from $263,500.

    The most expensive Audi RS6 is the Base that starts from $271,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi RS6 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Audi RS6 is the Base which measures 1889mm wide, 4928mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi RS6 is the Base which has 426kW of power from its 5.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi RS6 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi RS6 is the Base which weighs 2655 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi RS6 uses Premium Unleaded.