Applies to 2012-18 models
Overall evaluation |
G
|
Structure and safety cage |
G
|
Driver injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
A
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
Rear passenger injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories. |
The Audi A6 was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen/Audi as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
Tested vehicle |
2012 Audi A6 4-door 2wd |
Weight |
3,891 lbs. |
Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
Wheelbase |
115 in. |
Length |
194 in. |
Width |
74 in. |
Engine |
2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
EPA ratings |
25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID |
VTS1016 |
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
-19.0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID |
VTS1016 |
Head HIC-15 |
614 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
1.2 |
Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
40 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.6 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
45 |
Average deflection (mm) |
41 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
4.19 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.69 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
2.0 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.6 |
Combined force (kN) |
3.5 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.4 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
34 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
72 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID |
VTS1016 |
Head HIC-15 |
180 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.4 |
Compression (kN) |
0.4 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
38 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.5 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
31 |
Average deflection (mm) |
24 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
2.93 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.44 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
0.3 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.6 |
Combined force (kN) |
2.8 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.5 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
26 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
46 |