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Variants
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI Euro5
1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG
1.4 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG
1.6 FSI
1.6 FSI AT
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI DSG
1.8 TSI Tiptronic
1.9 TDI
2.0 BlueTDI
2.0 BlueTDI DSG
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI 4Motion
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 110hp
2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI AT
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG
2.0 TSI AT
3.2 FSI 4Motion
R36
2.0 137hp
2.0 144hp
2.0 144hp AT
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi
2.0 CRDi AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.7
2.7 AT
3.3 AT
2.0 MT
2.0 AT
2.5 AT
3.0 AT
3.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
683 kg / 1506 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.8 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
12.6 m / 41.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
114 mm / 4.5 in
160 mm / 6.3 in
160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height
1472 mm / 58.0 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4765 mm / 187.6 in
4875 mm / 191.9 in
Size | Width
1800 mm / 70.9 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2709 mm / 106.7 in
2750 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.281
0.32
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
55%
32%
18%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved engine range
  • Newer transmissions became available
  • Unusual double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Improved V6 engine range
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Fewer reliable engine options
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Generic styling
  • No powerful engine options
  • Styling somewhat off

Price

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