The Audi A6 2022 stands out as a luxury sedan that not only offers premium comfort and performance but also prioritizes safety. This article delves into the detailed safety ratings of the Audi A6 2022, drawing from rigorous testing and evaluations to provide a comprehensive understanding of its crashworthiness and safety features. Based on evaluations conducted by leading safety institutes, this analysis offers valuable insights for prospective buyers and safety-conscious drivers.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Driver-Side Evaluation for Audi A6 2022
The small overlap front crash test simulates a challenging real-world scenario where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts an object. The 2022 Audi A6, part of the 2019-25 model range, underwent this demanding test with impressive results on the driver’s side.
The Audi A6 2022 achieved a “Good” overall rating in the driver-side small overlap front test. This top rating signifies robust structural integrity and excellent occupant protection in this severe crash scenario. Key evaluation criteria and their corresponding “Good” ratings include:
- Structure and Safety Cage: The structural components of the Audi A6 2022 effectively maintained their integrity, providing a strong safety cage for the driver.
- Driver Injury Measures: Measurements taken from the crash test dummy indicated a low risk of injury to critical body regions:
- Head/Neck: “Good” rating, indicating minimal risk of head and neck injuries.
- Chest: “Good” rating, showing effective protection for the chest area.
- Hip/Thigh: “Good” rating, demonstrating good protection for the hips and thighs.
- Lower Leg/Foot: “Acceptable” rating, suggesting adequate but not perfect protection for the lower leg and foot.
- Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: The restraint systems, including airbags and seatbelts, performed optimally, earning a “Good” rating for effectively controlling the dummy’s movement during the crash.
Technical Data: Driver-Side Small Overlap Front Test for Audi A6 2022
Detailed technical measurements from the driver-side small overlap front test further illustrate the Audi A6 2022’s safety performance.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion:
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower hinge pillar max | 4 |
| Footrest | 7 |
| Left toepan | 3 |
| Brake pedal | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max | 4 |
| Upper dash | 5 |
| Lower instrument panel | 3 |
These measurements indicate the extent of intrusion into the occupant compartment. Lower numbers are better, signifying less deformation of the structure and a safer environment for the occupant.
Driver Injury Measures (Technical):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 491 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.30 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 32 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 1.2 |
| Right (kN) | 1.3 |
| Knee Displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 1 |
| Right (mm) | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.38 |
| Right | 0.47 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 3.7 |
| Right | 4.1 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 122 |
| Right | 95 |
These technical measurements provide a more granular view of the forces and accelerations experienced by the crash test dummy, all within acceptable safety limits for the Audi A6 2022.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Passenger-Side Evaluation for Audi A6 2022
The passenger-side small overlap front crash test is equally crucial in evaluating the overall safety of a vehicle, ensuring protection for all occupants. The Audi A6 2022 also excelled in this assessment.
The 2022 Audi A6 secured a “Good” overall rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test, mirroring its driver-side performance. The key ratings are as follows:
- Overall Evaluation: “Good,” indicating comprehensive safety in this crash type.
- Structure and Safety Cage: “Good,” signifying that the vehicle’s structure held up well to protect occupants.
- Passenger Injury Measures:
- Head/Neck: “Good,” demonstrating excellent protection.
- Chest: “Good,” ensuring minimal chest injury risk.
- Hip/Thigh: “Good,” providing solid hip and thigh protection.
- Lower Leg/Foot: “Acceptable,” indicating good but not perfect lower leg and foot protection.
- Passenger Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: “Acceptable.” While the frontal airbag engaged, there was some head movement that could increase vulnerability. However, the side curtain airbag deployed effectively.
- Driver Injury Measures (Passenger-Side Test): Interestingly, driver-side injury measures are also recorded during the passenger-side test, and all were rated “Good”:
- Head/Neck: “Good”
- Chest: “Good”
- Hip/Thigh: “Good”
- Lower Leg/Foot: “Good”
- Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: “Good”
Technical Data: Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Test for Audi A6 2022
The technical measurements from the passenger-side test offer further detailed insights.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Passenger Side):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower hinge pillar max | 2 |
| Footrest | 5 |
| Right toepan | 2 |
| Center toepan | 1 |
| Rocker panel lateral average | 0 |
| Center dash | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max | 1 |
| Upper dash | 3 |
| Right lower dash | 3 |
These intrusion measurements are again low, demonstrating the Audi A6 2022’s robust structural design on the passenger side.
Passenger Injury Measures (Technical):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 312 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.28 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 2.0 |
| Right (kN) | 1.8 |
| Knee Displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 1 |
| Right (mm) | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.56 |
| Right | 0.53 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 4.5 |
| Right | 3.1 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 98 |
| Right | 105 |
Driver Injury Measures (Technical – Passenger Side Test):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 176 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.25 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 33 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 0.9 |
| Right (kN) | 0.2 |
| Knee Displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 2 |
| Right (mm) | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.32 |
| Right | 0.27 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.7 |
| Right | 2.3 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 63 |
| Right | 90 |
These measurements reinforce the Audi A6 2022’s commitment to passenger safety, with low injury risk indicators across the board.
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Original Test for Audi A6 2022
The moderate overlap front crash test represents a more common type of frontal collision, involving a larger portion of the vehicle’s front end. The Audi A6 2022 again demonstrated top-tier safety performance.
In the moderate overlap front crash test, the Audi A6 2022 achieved a “Good” overall rating. The key evaluation points include:
- Overall Evaluation: “Good” rating.
- Structure and Safety Cage: “Good,” indicating excellent structural performance.
- Driver Injury Measures: All driver injury measures received “Good” ratings:
- Head/Neck: “Good”
- Chest: “Good”
- Leg/Foot, Left: “Good”
- Leg/Foot, Right: “Good”
- Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: “Good,” confirming effective restraint system performance.
Technical Data: Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test for Audi A6 2022
The technical data provides additional detail on the Audi A6 2022’s performance in this test.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Footwell Intrusion | |
| Footrest | 0 |
| Left | 0 |
| Center | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Brake pedal | 1 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left | -1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward | -1 |
| Rearward | -3 |
| A-pillar rearward movement | 0 |
The minimal intrusion measurements in the footwell and occupant compartment highlight the exceptional structural integrity of the Audi A6 2022 in a moderate frontal impact.
Driver Injury Measures (Technical):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 165 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 28 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force – Left (kN) | 0.5 |
| Femur force – Right (kN) | 0.5 |
| Knee displacement – Left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement – Right (mm) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index – Left | 0.26 |
| Maximum tibia index – Right | 0.35 |
| Tibia axial force – Left (kN) | 1.5 |
| Tibia axial force – Right (kN) | 1.8 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 44 |
These injury measurements are very low, indicating a minimal risk of significant injuries in a moderate overlap frontal crash for the Audi A6 2022.
Side Crash Test: Original Test for Audi A6 2022
Side impacts are another critical area of safety assessment. The Audi A6 2022 was subjected to the side crash test to evaluate its protection in such collisions.
The Audi A6 2022 achieved a “Good” overall rating in the side crash test, demonstrating excellent protection for both driver and rear passengers.
- Overall Evaluation: “Good” rating.
- Structure and Safety Cage: “Good,” indicating robust side structure.
- Driver Injury Measures: All driver injury measures received “Good” ratings:
- Head/Neck: “Good”
- Torso: “Good”
- Pelvis/Leg: “Good”
- Driver Head Protection: “Good,” signifying effective head protection from side impact.
- Rear Passenger Injury Measures: Rear passenger injury measures also received “Good” ratings:
- Head/Neck: “Good”
- Torso: “Good”
- Pelvis/Leg: “Good”
- Rear Passenger Head Protection: “Good,” ensuring head protection for rear occupants.
Technical Data: Side Crash Test for Audi A6 2022
The technical measurements provide granular details about the side crash performance.
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat | -17.0 |
The negative value indicates that the intrusion stopped short of the driver’s seat centerline, demonstrating excellent structural resistance to side impact.
Driver Injury Measures (Technical):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 291 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.83 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.41 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Left Femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 96 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 60 |
Passenger Injury Measures (Technical):
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 126 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.5 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.05 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.29 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.9 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Left Femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 64 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 38 |
These measurements confirm the Audi A6 2022’s excellent side-impact protection for both front and rear occupants, minimizing injury risks.
Roof Strength Test for Audi A6 2022
Roof strength is a critical safety aspect, especially in rollover accidents. The Audi A6 2022 was evaluated for its roof strength capabilities.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Curb weight | 4,209 lbs |
| Peak force | 22,702 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.39 |
The Audi A6 2022 earned a “Good” rating for roof strength. With a strength-to-weight ratio of 5.39, the roof can withstand over five times the vehicle’s weight, providing significant protection in rollover scenarios.
Head Restraints & Seats of Audi A6 2022
Head restraints and seats play a crucial role in preventing whiplash and other injuries in rear-end collisions. The Audi A6 2022’s seats were evaluated for their dynamic performance and geometry.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Dynamic rating | G |
| Seat/head restraint geometry | G |
The Audi A6 2022 received a “Good” overall rating for head restraints & seats. Both dynamic performance and seat/head restraint geometry were rated “Good,” indicating effective design to minimize neck injuries in rear impacts.
Technical Data: Head Restraints & Seats for Audi A6 2022
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 23 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 15 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 10.8 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 58 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 311 |
These measurements detail the geometry and dynamic performance of the Audi A6 2022’s seats and head restraints, confirming their effective design.
Headlight Ratings for Audi A6 2022
Visibility is paramount for safety, and headlight performance is a key factor. The Audi A6 2022 offers different headlight variations, each with its own rating.
Prestige Trim Headlights
The Prestige trim headlights, featuring LED projectors for both low and high beams, and high-beam assist, received a “Good” overall rating.
- Overall Rating: “Good”
- Low-beam headlight type: LED projector
- High-beam headlight type: LED projector
- Curve-adaptive? No
- High-beam assist? Yes
Low beam performance: Good visibility on straightaways (left side good, right side fair) and curves (gradual curves good, sharp curves fair). Some glare was noted.
High beam performance: Good visibility on straightaways and gradual curves, fair on sharp left curve, inadequate on sharp right curve. High-beam assist helps compensate for low beam limitations.
Premium Plus Trim Headlights
The Premium Plus trim headlights, with LED projector low beams and LED reflector high beams, also achieved a “Good” overall rating.
- Overall Rating: “Good”
- Low-beam headlight type: LED projector
- High-beam headlight type: LED reflector
- Curve-adaptive? No
- High-beam assist? Yes
Low beam performance: Good visibility on straightaways, fair on sharp left and both right curves, inadequate on gradual left curve. No glare issues.
High beam performance: Good visibility on straightaways, fair on gradual right and left curves, inadequate on sharp right and left curves. High-beam assist compensates for low beam limitations.
Premium Trim Headlights
The Premium trim headlights, featuring LED projectors for both low and high beams and high-beam assist, received an “Acceptable” overall rating.
- Overall Rating: “Acceptable”
- Low-beam headlight type: LED projector
- High-beam headlight type: LED projector
- Curve-adaptive? No
- High-beam assist? Yes
Low beam performance: Fair visibility on straightaways and curves (sharp left and both right curves fair, gradual left inadequate). No glare issues.
High beam performance: Good visibility on straightaway right, inadequate on straightaway left and all curves. High-beam assist compensates for low beam limitations.
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle & Pedestrian for Audi A6 2022
The Audi A6 2022 is equipped with standard “Audi Pre Sense Front,” a front crash prevention system that excels in both vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian scenarios.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Front Crash Prevention
The Audi A6 2022’s vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system is rated “Superior.”
- Overall Evaluation: “Superior”
- Forward Collision Warning: System meets requirements.
- 12 mph Test: Collision avoided.
- 25 mph Test: Collision avoided.
Pedestrian Front Crash Prevention (Daytime)
The pedestrian front crash prevention system also earned a “Superior” rating.
- Overall Evaluation: “Superior”
- Crossing Child (12 mph): Impact speed reduced by 11 mph.
- Crossing Child (25 mph): Collision avoided.
- Crossing Adult (12 mph): Collision avoided.
- Crossing Adult (25 mph): Impact speed reduced by 23 mph.
- Parallel Adult (25 mph): Collision avoided.
- Parallel Adult (37 mph): Impact speed reduced by 36 mph. Warning issued 2.3 seconds before impact.
These “Superior” ratings highlight the effectiveness of the Audi A6 2022’s front crash prevention technology in avoiding or mitigating collisions with both vehicles and pedestrians.
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) in Audi A6 2022
For families, child seat safety is paramount. The Audi A6 2022 is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
The child seat anchors in the Audi A6 2022 received a “Good” overall rating for ease of use.
- Number of rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware: 2
- Additional seating positions with tether anchor only: 1
The LATCH system is designed to be user-friendly with easy-to-find and accessible anchors.
Details by Seating Position:
| Position | Tether Anchor | Lower Anchors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy-to-find, no confusion | Not too deep, not too much force, easy to maneuver |
| 2 | Easy-to-find, no confusion | None available |
| 3 | Easy-to-find, no confusion | Not too deep, not too much force, easy to maneuver |
The Audi A6 2022 provides secure and convenient LATCH systems in multiple rear seating positions, ensuring child passenger safety.
Conclusion: Audi A6 2022 – A Top Safety Pick
The comprehensive safety evaluations of the Audi A6 2022 reveal a vehicle engineered with a strong emphasis on occupant protection and crash prevention. Earning top “Good” ratings in all crashworthiness tests, and “Superior” ratings for front crash prevention systems, the Audi A6 2022 stands as a testament to Audi’s commitment to safety. While headlight ratings vary by trim, the overall safety performance of the Audi A6 2022 positions it as a leading choice for drivers prioritizing safety in a luxury sedan. These safety ratings provide assurance to consumers looking for a vehicle that combines luxury, performance, and exceptional safety standards.
