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Variants
AT
MT
1.8T
1.8T CVT
1.8T quattro
1.9 TDI 6MT
1.9 TDI 5MT
1.9 TDI CVT
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.4 quattro
2.4 quattro AT
2.5 TDI quattro
2.5 TDI quattro CVT
2.5 TDI 155PS
2.5 TDI 155PS CVT
2.5 TDI 163PS
2.5 TDI 163PS CVT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT
4.2 V8 quattro AT
2.2 HDi MT
2.2 HDi
2.7 HDi
3.0 HDi
3.0

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
407 L / 14.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
12.4 m / 40.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
PSA PF3

Dimensions

Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1464 mm / 57.6 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4908 mm / 193.2 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2081 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2900 mm / 114.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
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
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
ANK, AQJ
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
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
73%
56%
52%
Pros
  • Elegant yet sporty styling
  • Good fit and finish without gimmicks
  • Naturally-aspirated V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved styling
  • Uprated engine outputs
  • Good towing capacity
  • Gorgeous styling (albeit unique)
  • Hydractive 3 hydraulic suspension
Cons
  • The Avant looked arguably better
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions
  • ZF 5HP improved but still unreliable
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Unreliable engines
  • Interior fit and finish not the best

Price

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