Audi A6 Ancap

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SEPTEMBER 2011

PO Box 4041
Manuka ACT 2603
a6_11.doc
Issued 16/9/2011
Crash Test Results
New Car Safety
AUDI A6
From July 2011 Front+side+head airbags


Occupant
Protection
Occupant Protection Score 34.91 out of 37
Variant: LHD Eng: 2 litre diesel
Kerb mass 1650 kg Category: CAR - LUXURY
Vehicles built: 2011 Tested by Euro NCAP
Important note: The diesel left-hand-drive European
model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian
specifications may vary and therefore models sold in
Australasia might provide different levels of protection to
those described on this page.
Model History and Safety Features
The tested model of Audi A6 was introduced in Australasia
during 2011. This ANCAP rating applies to A6 with a 4
cylinder diesel engine. Further technical information is
being sought about other variants.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side
curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS),
electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and electronic
stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat
belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce
slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted
to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than
a two point (lap) seat belt.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION: 5 Stars
The Audi A6 scored 14.91 out of 16 in the offset crash test.
The passenger compartment held its shape well. There
was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the
driver.
The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash
test. Injury values were all good but the vehicle lost a point
because the driver door unlatched. The A6 earned a further
two points in the pole test.

FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts,
chest 3.79 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.12 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the
offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 5
mm. The clutch pedal moved upwards 12 mm. The
steering wheel hub moved 37mm forward, 12mm
downward and 6 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved
1mm forwards. All doors remained closed during the crash.
After the crash all doors could be opened with nornal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact
was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's
head was cushioned by the airbag.
SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest
4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The driver's door was found to be unlatched after the side
impact test.
The vehicle was eligible for pole impact test, since it had
head-protecting side airbags. The vehicle earned the
maximum two points in this test.
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION: Marginal
The bumper provided good protection for pedestrians' legs.
However, the front edge of the bonnet was poor in all areas
tested and scored no points. The bonnet was also rated
predominantly as poor for the protection it offered to the
head of a struck child and to the protection it offered an
adult.
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION

Tested by Euro NCAP v5.3
Child head impacts 4.71
Adult head impacts 4
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 6
Total (out of 36) 14.71

April 2007
PO Box 1555
Canberra ACT
Australia 2601
issued

Offset crash test at 64km/h
www.ancap.com.au
Whiplash
Protection
Protection

TECHNICAL DATA - AUDI A6 - From July 2011
INJURY MEASUREMENTS
Body region
Offset Crash Test at 64km/h
(v5.1)
Side Impact Crash
Test at 50km/h
(v)
Driver Passenger Driver
Head HIC 205 260 26
Acceleration (g for 3ms) 40.4 39.6 19.1
Neck - Shear (kN) 0.36 0.42 -
Tension (kN) 0.93 0.57 -
Extension (Nm) 14.7 24.1 -
Chest Accln (g for 3ms) - - -
Compression (mm) 23.48 15.63 16.60
Viscous criterion (m/s) 0.08 0.06 0.08
Abdomen - Force (kN) - - 0.610
Pelvis - Force (kN) - - 1.170
Upper legs Force (kN) Left 0.42 0.40
Right 0.64 0.10
Knee displ (mm) Left 0.10 0.00
Right 0.00 0.10
Lower legs Force (kN) Left 1.84 2.02
Right 3.16 1.74
Index (Upper/Low) Left 0.44 /0.12 0.38 /0.42
Right 0.60 /0.58 0.33/0.11
Bonus points (maximum 5)
Pole Test: 2 pts
Seat belt reminders: 3 (see table below for details)
Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores
Head No deduction
Chest No deduction
Upper leg Variable & conc. loading No deduction
Lower leg No deduction
Foot score Score 4 points
Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores
Chest No deduction
Door opens during crash 1 pt deduction
Safety features
These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.
Driver airbag S Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake
distribution / Brake Assist
S/S/S
Passenger front airbag S Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC,
ESP, VSA)
S#
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection S 3 point centre rear seat belt S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection S Whiplash protection (RCAR protocol) Good
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection S Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S
Driver knee airbag X Intelligent seat belt reminder - front
passenger
S
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard) S/X Intelligent seat belt reminder - rear seats S
Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V= not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008

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