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Variants
MT
DCT
1.0 TFSI
1.0 TFSI S-tronic
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI S-tronic
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI S-tronic
1.6 TDI
1.6 TDI S-tronic
2.0 TDI 150hp
2.0 TDI 150hp quattro
2.0 TDI 150hp S-tronic
2.0 TDI 184hp quattro S-tronic
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro S-tronic
2.0 TFSI S-tronic
30 TDI
30 TDI S-tronic
30 TFSI
30 TFSI S-tronic
35 TDI S-tronic
35 TFSI
35 TFSI S-tronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1406 mm / 55.4 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4717 mm / 185.7 in
4458 mm / 175.5 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2811 mm / 110.7 in
2637 mm / 103.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.282
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CAKA, CCBA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
67%
45%
Pros
  • Lovely supercharged V6 (mislabeled as V6T)
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 3.7L/100km fuel consumption
Cons
  • The Avant (wagon) looked better
  • Questionable styling
  • Confusing new nomenclature
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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