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Variants
Manual
S tronic
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS
1.8 TFSI 170PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS quattro
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 136PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 150PS
2.0 TDI 150PS CVT
2.0 TDI 150PS quattro
2.0 TDI 163PS
2.0 TDI 163PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS
2.0 TDI 177PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 225PS
2.0 TFSI 225PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS quattro
3.0 TDI 204PS
3.0 TDI 204PS CVT
3.0 TDI 245PS quattro
3.0 TDI 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
570 kg / 1257 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1436 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4717 mm / 185.7 in
4699 mm / 185.0 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2811 mm / 110.7 in
2808 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.325
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) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CAKA, CCBA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
60%
Pros
  • Good supercharged V6 engine
  • Beautiful styling
  • New DCT transmission, while 6-speed manual also available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Multi-link suspensions at all corners
  • Up-rated engines
Cons
  • Not as distinct as an RS vehicle
  • Loss of V8
  • Bad CVT transmission
  • Lingering FSI problems

Price

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