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Variants
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS
1.8 TFSI 160PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS quattro
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 170PS
2.0 TDI 170PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 180PS
2.0 TFSI 180PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI CVT
2.0 TDIe
2.0 TDIe CVT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI CVT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
2.7 TDI quattro AT
2.8 FSI 190PS
2.8 FSI 190PS CVT
2.8 FSI 190PS quattro
2.8 FSI 220PS CVT
2.8 FSI 220PS quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
442 L / 15.6 cu-ft ~ 1354 L / 47.8 cu-ft
565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1660 L / 58.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
570 kg / 1257 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link, trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Platform
Volkswagen MLB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1436 mm / 56.5 in
1463 mm / 57.6 in
Size | Length
4586 mm / 180.6 in
4703 mm / 185.2 in
4927 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1816 mm / 71.5 in
1826 mm / 71.9 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2808 mm / 110.6 in
2843 mm / 111.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
324 ~ 326 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (combined) | 20.7 L/100km / 11.4 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BNS
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009
2008 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
57%
61%
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • NA V8 engine
  • 6-speed Getrag manual
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good automatic transmissions for AWD models
  • Improved styling
  • Rather handsome design
  • Good V6 diesel engines
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Design may not suit wagon as well as it does sedan
  • Some FSI V8 concerns
  • Bad CVTs
  • Lingering FSI issues
  • Bad CVTs
  • Least reliable FSI engine lineup

Price

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