Gearheads who clamoured for an impossibly powerful all-wheel drive German station wagon to be sold in the Canadian market finally had their requests answered with the RS6 Avant. Packing a huge amount of horsepower up front and a commodious cargo area out back, it’s one of the quickest ways to bring the kids to hockey practice.
Appealing to the well-heeled gearhead with a sense of style, the Audi RS6 Avant is likely to find its main rival in the equally impressive BMW M5 Touring. Hey, competition is good for the consumer - and the discerning gearhead.
There are but slight tweaks to the options list this year, making more fodder for future nerdy gearheads asking each other obscure questions during a car-based trivia night. Blue brake calipers can now be ordered to match your yacht - assuming your yacht is blue, of course.
If absolute power corrupts, then this wagon has it in for us all. A mighty 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine makes an incredible 621 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. With its Quattro all-wheel drive, highway speeds are yours in roughly 3.4 seconds, running on to a top speed of 250 km/h. An 8-speed Tiptronic is the transmission and an available Sport quattro rear diff can increase drama levels if you’re so inclined.
Literally no one is buying a devastatingly powerful station wagon for its fuel efficiency credentials ��� but the situation is not as dire as one may think. Combined city and country economy is rated by the NRCan feds at 14.4 L/100 km, while highway cruising should return in the ballpark of 11.2 L/100 km. City driving has one staring at a thirsty 17.1 L/100 km of premium fuel.
Given the rarity of this trim, IIHS crash testers have yet to slam one into a wall. However, we can look to other members of the family on this platform for clues as to how it would actually hold up in a wreck were the unthinkable to happen. Top Safety Pick+ awards clutter the desks of other vehicles using these bones as their base, leading one to imagine the RS6 Avant is equally safe.
Like the crash test dummies, those sober judges at Consumer Reports have yet to put an RS6 Avant through their wringer. However, other members of this family, such as the A6 sedan is described by CR as “one of the best midsized luxury sedans we’ve ever tested,” a statement which surely is true of this sibling which has about double the horsepower.
Expect a mix of comfort and sport in this cabin, featuring RS Sport front seats designed to hug your torso like a naughty co-ed. These perches are wrapped in Valcona leather with both heating and ventilation, available in a number of styles and upholstery choices. A heads-up display, MMI navigation, 10.6-inch infotainment screen, and Virtual Cockpit gauges in an RS-specific layout are all part of the deal.
Given its missive as a performance weapon, the RS6 Avant is slightly more swole than other vehicle variants on this platform. Total length measures 4,995 mm (196.7 inches), length is 1,951 mm (76.8 inches), and width shows up for work as 1,460 millimetres (57.5 inches).
Speed costs money – in this case, it’ll cost $154,618 including most fees and the luxury tax. A myriad of features lurk to push that number skyward, including a $7,900 custom paint option, $6,650 carbon matte optics package and $5,750 Bang & Olufsen Advanced 3D sound system.
| Trim | MSRP Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is a recommended sale price provided by the automaker. Where presented on its own, the price is for a base model without options and before taxes, rebates, or fees. Where presented as a range, it represents the prices of multiple trim lines available for the model without options and before taxes, rebates, or fees. Actual prices may vary. | ||
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| 2026 audi rs6-avant performance | $142,065 | ||
| Freight & PDI | $3,060 |
| Engine Detail | 4.0L V-8 & 0.48-kWh & Lithium Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 621 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 627 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
| Cargo Space Range | 850 L (30.0 ft³) |
| Towing / Payload | - |
| Wheel Size | 21-inch Alloy |
| Infotainment System | 10.10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Comprehensive Warranty | 48 Months / 80,000 km |
| Powertrain Warranty | 48 Months / 80,000 km |
| Roadside Warranty | 48 Months / 9,999,999 km |
| Battery Warranty | 48 Months / 80,000 km |
| Paint Warranty | 48 Months / 80,000 km |
| Corrosion Warranty | 144 Months / 9,999,999 km |
| City Rating | 17.0 L/100 km |
|---|---|
| Highway Rating | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.4 L/100 km |
| Compressor | Standard (Turbo) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| Other Fuel Type | None |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L (0.48 kWh) |
| Battery Type | 0.48-kWh & Lithium Ion battery |
| Onboard Charger | - |
| Charging Time | - |
| Fuel Range | - |
| Battery Range | 0.00 km |
| Total Range | 507 km |
| Emission CO2 kg/year | 338 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4995 mm (196.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2929 mm (115.3 in) |
| Overall Height | 1460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Turning Circle | 12200 mm (40.0 ft) |
| Front Track | 1668 mm (65.7 in) |
| Rear Track | 1650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Curb Weight | 2250 kg (4960 lbs) |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Seating | 2+3 seats |
| Headroom Front | 973 mm (38.3 in) |
| Headroom Rear | 1003 mm (39.5 in) |
| Legroom Front | 1049 mm (41.3 in) |
| Legroom Rear | 950 mm (37.4 in) |
| Hiproom Front | - |
| Hiproom Rear | - |
| Shoulder Room Front | 1467 mm (57.8 in) |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 1436 mm (56.5 in) |
| Cargo Dimensions | |
| All seats in place | 850 L (30.0 ft³) |
| All seats down | - |
| Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Standard | - |
| Side Impact | - |
| Rollover Rating | - |
| Overall Rating | - |
| Frontal Crash Rating | - |
| Moderate Overlap Front Test | - |
| Small Overlap Front - Driver | - |
| Roof Strength Test | - |
| Rear Crash Protect / Head Restraint Rating | - |
| Driver Assist Equipment | |
| Airbags | 10 (Front, Side, Side Curtain, Knee) |
| Anti-Collision System | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Standard |
| Roll Stability Control | Not Available |
| Hill Holder | Standard |
| Night Vision | Not Available |
| Low Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard |
| Audio System | 16-speaker, Bang & Olufsen, Surround Sound |
|---|---|
| Display & Controls | 10.10-inch, Touchscreen |
| Voice Activating System | - |
| Audio Sources | Carplay, Android, USB, Bluetooth, AM/FM, Satellite Radio, Hard Drive |
| Rear Entertainment System | Not Available |
| In-car WiFi Network | Standard |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Head-up Display | W |
| Instrument panel | TFT Screen, Reconfigurable |
| Sunroof | Standard |
|---|---|
| Smart Key | includes Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Memory Seat Adjustments |
| Steering Wheel | Heated, Power Adjustment, Height Adjustment, Telescopic Adjustment |
| Rear View Mirror | auto-dimming |
| Door Mirrors | Power Adjustable, Heated, Auto-Dimming |
| Climate Control | A/C, Auto, 4 Zones, Cabin Filter |
| Seat Material | P, P |
| Front Seat | Heated, Ventilated, Power Adjustable |
| Memory Seats | Standard, Door Mirrors, Steering Wheel |
| Rear Seats | Bench, Heated, 40/20/40 |
| Rear Seat Extras | - |
| Third Row Seats | Not Available |
| Cupholders | Standard |
| Power Locks | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard |
| Remote Engine Starter | Not Available |
| Garage Door Opener | Standard |
| Automatic Door Closing | Standard |
| Remote trunk/hatch release | Standard, Remote Control, Hands-Free |
| Refrigerated Storage Compartment | Standard |
| Suspension | Multi-link |
| Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Suspension Levelling | Standard |
| Responsive Suspension | Standard |
| Power Steering | Electric |
| Windshield Wipers | Rain Sensing, Automatic |
| Windscreen Wiper De-icer | Not Available |
| Wiper (Rear) | Not Available |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard |
| Electrically Heated Windshield | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Standard |
| Wheels | 21-inch Alloy |
| Tires | 275/35Y21, Conventional |
| Spare Wheel | Standard, Spacesaver |
| Cruise control | Standard, Adaptive, Stop/Go |
| Parking Aids | Front, Radar & Camera |
| 360º View Camera | Standard |
| Headlights | LED, Projector Beam |
| Front Fog Lights | Not Available |
| Cornering Lights/Curb Illumination | Standard |
Copyright © JATO Dynamics Limited, 1990 - 2022. All Rights Reserved.The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance is equipped with a[n]4.0L V-8 & 0.48-kWh & Lithium Ion battery hybrid powertrain that can produce up to 621 hp @ 6000 rpm horsepower and a maximum torque of 627 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm. The transmission is a[n] 8-Speed Automatic with all-wheel drive.
The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance has a 73 L (0.48 kWh) fuel tank and requires Premium Unleaded. Natural Resources Canada estimates that the 2026 Audi RS6 Avant will use about 17.0 L/100 km when you drive in the city and 11.0 L/100 km for highway driving.
The dimensions of the 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance are 4995 mm (196.7 in) in length, 1951 mm (76.8 in) in width, 1460 mm (57.5 in) in height.
It has an approximate weight of 2250 kg (4960 lbs) and seating for 2+3 seats in the front and rear seats.
The RS6 Avant offers 850 L (30.0 ft³) of cargo space in the trunk.
The RS6 Avant performance wheels measure 21-inch in diameter. The size of the Spare Wheels is a Standard, Spacesaver size.
The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance features total of 10 (Front, Side, Side Curtain, Knee) airbags and Standard anti-collision System, Standard lane departure warning, Standard hill holder and Standard low tire pressure monitor. Additional safety equipment includes LED, Projector Beam headlights and Standard 360º view camera and Front, Radar & Camera parking assistance.
The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance Vehicle is equipped with a 16-speaker, Bang & Olufsen, Surround Sound audio system and features a 10.10-inch, Touchscreen display with voice-activating capabilities for . You can also connect your device to the audio system via Carplay, Android, USB, Bluetooth, AM/FM, Satellite Radio, Hard Drive.
Yes, The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant performance does have memory seats. This model’s memory also include Door Mirrors & Steering Wheel. Memory seats adjust the seat settings quickly and easily to saved preferences without having to manually adjust. Additionally, this trim also comes with Heated, Ventilated, Power Adjustable and P seats in front.
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