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Variants
30 TDI
30 TDI DCT
35 TDI DCT
35 TFSI
35 TFSI DCT
40 g-tron DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI ultra quattro DCT
40 TFSI DCT
40 TFSI DCT 2020
40 TFSI ultra quattro DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFS ultra quattro DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
255/35 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1390 mm / 54.7 in
1386 mm / 54.6 in
Size | Length
4852 mm / 191.0 in
4525 mm / 178.1 in
4762 mm / 187.5 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1847 mm / 72.7 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Weight
1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2820 mm / 111.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
350 g/km
288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
0.34
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 21.8 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
BCY
ASJ, AZR
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5600 rpm
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Manual

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2006
1999 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
71%
63%
Pros
  • Exceptional mix of elegance and sportiness
  • Wonderful bi-turbo V8 engine
  • The original super wagon
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Punchy diesels
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Unreliable auto gearbox
  • OPF nonsense

Price

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