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Variants
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.0 BiTDI clean diesel quattro AT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 218PS DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 272PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 190PS DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 218PS DCT
3.0 TFSI quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 326PS quattro AT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 347PS quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
5062 mm / 199.3 in
4974 mm / 195.8 in
Size | Width
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20
Wheelbase
2944 mm / 115.9 in
2914 mm / 114.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
314 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.286
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BSM
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
64%
Pros
  • Great multi-link suspension setup all-around
  • High-sprung V10 engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great suspension setup
  • Some interesting V6 engine options
  • Up to 650Nm of torque
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Questionable styling
  • No more manual transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable long-term reliability
  • Still very nose-heavy
  • Less practical than the C7 A6

Price

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