catalog, the A6 is an executive car with an oh-so-European approach to performance, design, and technology. First introduced in 1994, the A6 succeeded the venerable Audi 100 and is currently in its fifth generation.

So, exactly how much space is there between your A6 and the ground? Here with the answers is

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. We thought we’d put this helpful little guide together to show you the off-road specs for your A6 as well as how to save money on insurance for it.

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2021 Audi A6 ground clearance

The 2021 Audi A6 is available in five trim levels: Sport Premium,

Premium

Premium Plus

, Sport Premium Plus, and

Prestige

. Thankfully, though, you won’t have to try and remember different specs for all five trim levels, because they all have the same level of underbody clearance, at 4.2 inches. In fact, most A6 models from the last few production years have had 4.2 inches of clearance, with the exception of certain customized or specialized trims that offer 5.5 inches.

In addition, all A6 models from 2005-2015 had a flat ground clearance rate of 4.6 inches.

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What is ground clearance—and why does it matter?

For those who are curious, ground clearance is the distance between your vehicle’s undercarriage and the road surface. Whether or not you plan on going off-road, you should try to be aware of your particular car’s underbody clearance in order to avoid any accidents or unforeseen damage.

Typically, vehicles that were designed and built around off-road performance will have higher ground clearance, so they can just drive over anything that could potentially damage the underside of the car. Experts tend to recommend at least 8.5 inches of ground clearance as a safe minimum for trips off the beaten path.

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Is the Audi A6 a good off-road vehicle?

Not really, no. Nobody is saying that the A6 is a bad car—far from it. It’s a popular model that earned high marks from both Car and Driver (8.5/10) and Edmunds (8.2/10) at the time of release. That said, it simply was not built to go off-road like a Jeep Trailhawk or a

Toyota Tacoma

European cars are often expensive, in part because they are so carefully engineered to maximize performance on the road. Taking your A6 off the road would be taking it out of its natural element, almost like removing a fish from water. Plus, foreign cars can be quite expensive to repair, and taking an A6 into the weeds is just begging for something important to break.

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Guard against accidents with the best A6 insurance

Whether or not you plan on taking your A6 into the Wild Blue Yonder, you should still make sure it’s protected by a good car insurance policy. Luckily for you, Jerry is a bit of an expert at that kind of thing.

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