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    2018 Audi RS6

    New from

    $248,355 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.7 / 100km

    About the Audi RS6

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Audi RS6 is a Large Luxury offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $248,355 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Performance variant and topping out at $248,726 for the Performance.

    There is 1 variant of the RS6 available in Australia.

    The Audi RS6 is only available with an null motor that produces 445kW and 750Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 RS6 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    218.14 kW/t
    76.74 kW/t
    221.95 kW/t
    Boot Space
    565 litres
    450 litres
    565 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.7 L/100km
    4.2 L/100km
    11.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    773 km
    584 km
    1,738 km
    Price
    $248,355 - $248,726
    $74,838
    $371,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

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    2018 Audi RS6 Specs

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    Performance

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • 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
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mlb
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • 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): 218.14
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • 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 Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1680
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 565
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1046
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1527
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1460
      • Front Track (mm): 1662
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1482
      • Overall Length (mm): 4979
      • Overall Width (mm): 1936
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 985
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1491
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1429
      • Rear Track (mm): 1663
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2915
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 226
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 4.0
      • Engine (cc): 3993
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 773
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 605
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 445
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 750
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rails Colour: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • 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
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • 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
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • 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 Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • 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 Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2580
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2040
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4497
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2040
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1976
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
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    2018 Audi RS6 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Audi RS6

    The most fuel efficient Audi RS6 is the Performance with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi RS6Fuel TypeCombined
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.7 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi RS6?

    The Audi RS6 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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 Performance that starts from $248,355.

    The most expensive Audi RS6 is the Performance that starts from $248,726.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi RS6 is offered by the Performance which can tow 2100 kg

    The largest Audi RS6 is the Performance which measures 1936mm wide, 4979mm in length and sits 1482mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi RS6 is the Performance which has 445kW of power from its 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi RS6 is the Performance which weighs 2580 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi RS6 uses Premium Unleaded.