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Variants
RS6
RS6 Performance
1.8T 150PS
1.8T 150PS CVT
1.8T 150PS quattro
1.9 TDI 131PS 5MT
1.9 TDI 131PS 6MT
1.9 TDI 131PS CVT
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.4 170PS
2.4 170PS CVT
2.4 170PS quattro
2.4 170PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 155PS
2.5 TDI 155PS CVT
2.5 TDI 163PS
2.5 TDI 163PS CVT
2.5 TDI 180PS
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI CVT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI CVT
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.4 quattro
2.7 TDI 180PS
2.7 TDI 180PS CVT
2.7 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.8 FSI
2.8 FSI CVT
2.8 FSI quattro AT
3.0
3.0 quattro
3.0 TDI 225PS quattro
3.0 TDI 225PS quattro AT
3.0 TDI 233PS quattro
3.0 TDI 233PS quattro AT
3.2 FSI
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1660 L / 58.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
630 kg / 1389 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link (trapezoidal lever)
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1461 mm / 57.5 in
1463 mm / 57.6 in
Size | Length
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4933 mm / 194.2 in
Size | Width
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2843 mm / 111.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.352
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
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
85%
47%
59%
Pros
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Clean, simple design
- Available with NA V8
- Good towing capacity
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Good towing capacity
- Good 40v V8 in the first years of the model run
Cons
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
- Can be hard to DIY
- Basic rear suspension setup for FWD models
- Unreliable FSI engines
- Unreliable CVT for FWD models
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