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Variants
RS6
RS6 Performance
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
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1660 L / 58.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
630 kg / 1389 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link (trapezoidal lever)
Tire Size
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 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
1416 mm / 55.7 in
1461 mm / 57.5 in
1463 mm / 57.6 in
Size | Length
4719 mm / 185.8 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4933 mm / 194.2 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2813 mm / 110.7 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2843 mm / 111.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
249 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.352
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 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)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S tronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
82%
85%
59%
Pros
  • Improved NA V8 engine
  • 7-speed S tronic DCT
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Gorgeous exterior styling
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • 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
  • Unreliable FSI engines
  • Unreliable CVT for FWD models

Price

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