2011 Audi A6 transmission: CVT or automatic?

Some do: the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged uses a 6-speed automatic; the 3.2L 6-cylinder uses a CVT (continuously variable); the 4.2L 8-cylinder uses a 6-speed automatic.

Key takeaways

  • 3 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2011 Audi A6.
  • 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.
2011 Audi A6: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)AWD
3.2L 6-cylinderCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD
4.2L 8-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)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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