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Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8T 150PS
1.8T 150PS AT
1.8T 150PS quattro
1.8T 180PS
1.8T 180PS quattro
1.9 TDI 110PS
1.9 TDI 110PS AT
2.4 136PS
2.4 165PS
2.4 165PS AT
2.4 165PS quattro
2.4 165PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 150PS
2.5 TDI 150PS AT
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.7T AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 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 ~ 1680 L / 59.3 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
630 kg / 1389 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
255/40 R17
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1446 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4934 mm / 194.3 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2916 mm / 114.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
226 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.31
Fuel Economy
9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 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)
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
ANK, AQJ
CEUC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2005
2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
78%
68%
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
  • Superb multi-link suspensions all around
  • Powerful and torquey 4.0L V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed DCT transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reliable range of NA engines, including 4.2L V8
  • Simple, tactile controls
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox
  • Generic styling
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable ZF 5HP automatic transmission

Price

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