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Variants
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI ultra DCT
2.0 TDI quattro DCT
2.0 TDI ultra 150PS
2.0 TDI ultra 150PS DCT
2.0 TDI ultra 190PS
2.0 TDI ultra 190PS DCT
2.0 TFSI 252PS DCT
2.0 TFSI 252PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 218PS DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 218PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 272PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 320PS quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
Competition 3.0 TDI quattro AT
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS
1.8 TFSI 170PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro AT
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 136PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 150PS
2.0 TDI 150PS CVT
2.0 TDI 150PS quattro
2.0 TDI 163PS
2.0 TDI 163PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS
2.0 TDI 177PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS
2.0 TDI 190PS CVT
2.0 TDI ultra 136PS
2.0 TDI ultra 163PS
2.0 TDIe 136PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 225PS
2.0 TFSI 225PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS quattro
3.0 TDI 204PS
3.0 TDI 204PS CVT
3.0 TDI V6 245PS quattro
3.0 TDI 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI 272PS quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft ~ 995 L / 35.1 cu-ft
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1427 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
4483 mm / 176.5 in
4933 mm / 194.2 in
4701 mm / 185.1 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1826 mm / 71.9 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2912 mm / 114.6 in
2808 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
62%
58%
Pros
  • V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good exterior and interior styling
  • No more CVT headaches
  • Up to 650Nm of torque
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Interesting supercharged V6 engine option
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • New DCT transmissions
Cons
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Avant (the wagon) has better styling
  • Engine dependability still a question mark, notably the FSI units
  • Manual transmission had limited availability
  • Unreliable CVT
  • Carbon build-up for FSI / TFSI engines
  • Worse styling than pre-facelift

Price

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