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Variants
3.0 TDI 240hp LWB
3.0 TDI 245hp LWB
3.0 TDI 4Motion
3.6
3.6 LWB
4.2
4.2 LWB
6.0
6.0 LWB
1.6
1.6 AT
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8T
1.8T AT
1.9 TDI 101hp
1.9 TDI 101hp AT
1.9 TDI 110hp
1.9 TDI 110hp AT
1.9 TDI 115hp
1.9 TDI 90hp
1.9 TDI 131hp
2.0
2.0 AT
2.3
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.8
2.8 AT
1.8 TSI 152
1.8 TSI 160
1.8 TSI 160 DSG
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 4motion
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 4motion DSG
2.0 TDI 170 DSG
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 AT
3.6 4motion DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
532 L / 18.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
12.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4799 mm / 188.9 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2711 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
224 g/km
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Stroke
90.2 mm / 3.6 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
30%
41%
Pros
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
  • Interesting VR5 engine
  • More upscale than the B6/B7 Passat
  • Interesting VR6 engine
Cons
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel
  • No powerful engine options
  • Very basic suspension setup
  • Questionable build quality
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible DSG reliability
  • Some unreliable I4 petrol engines

Price

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