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Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
30 TDI S tronic
35 TDI S tronic
35 TFSI
35 TFSI S tronic
40 TDI quattro S tronic
40 TDI S tronic
40 TFSI
40 TFSI S tronic
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFSI quattro S tronic
45 TFSI S tronic
50 TDI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4738 mm / 186.5 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.29
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
Engine
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
73%
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
  • Confusing nomenclature
  • Good diesels
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox
  • Not a real facelift
  • Miniaturized petrol engines
  • Too many electronic gadgets

Price

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