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Audi | Cars

Variants

1.6

1.8T 150hp

1.8T 150hp CVT

1.8T 150hp quattro

1.8T 163hp

1.8T 163hp CVT

1.8T 163hp quattro

1.8T 170hp

1.8T 170hp CVT

1.8T 170hp quattro

1.8T 170hp quattro AT

1.8T 190hp

1.8T 190hp quattro

1.9 TDI 101hp

1.9 TDI 115hp

1.9 TDI 130hp

1.9 TDI 130hp CVT

1.9 TDI 130hp quattro

2.0

2.0 CVT

2.0 FSI 150hp

2.4

2.4 CVT

2.5 TDI 155hp

2.5 TDI 155hp CVT

2.5 TDI 163hp

2.5 TDI 163hp CVT

2.5 TDI 180hp quattro

2.5 TDI 180hp quattro AT

3.0

3.0 CVT

3.0 quattro

3.0 quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

434 L / 15.3 cu-ft

445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

11.0 L / 11.6 qt

12.0 L / 12.7 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

7.5 L / 7.9 qt

9.0 L / 9.5 qt

Fuel Capacity

82.0 L / 21.7 gal

66.0 L / 17.4 gal

Passengers

Payload

540 kg / 1190 lbs

550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

Suspension | Rear

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Multi-link

Tire Size

255/40 R17

235/40 R18

Turning Circle

11.7 m / 38.3 ft

11.5 m / 37.7 ft

11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height

1443 mm / 56.8 in

1415 mm / 55.7 in

1428 mm / 56.2 in

Size | Length

4833 mm / 190.3 in

4575 mm / 180.1 in

4548 mm / 179.1 in

Size | Width

1850 mm / 72.8 in

1781 mm / 70.1 in

1772 mm / 69.8 in

Track Width | Front

1578.0 mm / 62.1 in

1516.0 mm / 59.7 in

1528.0 mm / 60.2 in

Track Width | Rear

1590.0 mm / 62.6 in

1512.0 mm / 59.5 in

1526.0 mm / 60.1 in

Weight

1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs

Wheel Size

8J x 17

8J x 18

Wheelbase

2759 mm / 108.6 in

2651 mm / 104.4 in

2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph

5.3 sec

CO2 Emission

321 g/km

Coefficient Of Drag

0.34

0.3

Fuel Economy

13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)

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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Euro 3

Engine

ANK, AQJ

BBK

Engine | Bore

84.5 mm / 3.3 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Engine | Displacement

4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc

4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc

Engine | Power

340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm

344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in

82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

93.0 mm / 3.7 in

92.8 mm / 3.7 in

Engine | Torque

420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm

410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Engine | Type

Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Transmission | Type

Manual

Production

Availability

1999 ~ 2003

2003 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score

73%

66%

47%

Pros

Elegant yet sporty styling
Good fit and finish without gimmicks
Naturally-aspirated V8
6-speed manual transmission
Good towing capacity

Reliable 40-valve NA V8
6-speed manual transmission
Great suspension setup
Clean exterior design

Multi-link suspensions all-around
Good 0.28 drag coefficient

Cons

The Avant looked arguably better
Very high fuel consumption
Weak automatic transmission

Very high fuel consumption

CVT for FWD
Unreliable automatic transmissions
Still very front-heavy
Some oil consumption issues

Price

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