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Variants
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
4
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
Body Style
5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1408 mm / 55.4 in
1485 mm
Size | Length
4980 mm / 196.1 in
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1641.0 mm / 64.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Weight
1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
CO2 Emission
215 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
Fuel Economy
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CTGE
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5800-6400 rpm
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
112.7 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5700 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S-tronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2014 ~ 2016
Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
76%
75%
Pros
  • Torquey and powerful V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed DCT
  • Supposedly better fuel economy
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
Cons
  • Lots of complexity yet little room for any work in the engine bay
  • Still nose-heavy
  • Styling even more generic than before
  • No more W12
  • Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
  • Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?

Price

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