2006 Audi A4 transmission: CVT or automatic?
Some do: the 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo uses a CVT (continuously variable); the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo uses a 6-speed automatic, a CVT (continuously variable) and a 6-speed manual; the 3.0L 6-cylinder uses a 5-speed automatic; the 3.1L 6-cylinder uses a 6-speed automatic, a CVT (continuously variable) and a 6-speed manual.
Key takeaways
- 9 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2006 Audi A4.
- CVTs need CVT-specific fluid - never top one up with ordinary automatic transmission fluid.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
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| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | CVT (continuously variable) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | CVT (continuously variable) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | FWD |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.1L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.1L 6-cylinder | CVT (continuously variable) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | FWD |
| 3.1L 6-cylinder | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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