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Variants
D2
D2 AT
D3
D3 AT
D4 163PS
D4 163PS AT
D4 163PS AT
D4 163PS AWD AT
D4 181PS
D4 181PS AT
D4 181PS AWD AT
D5
D5 AT
D5 AWD AT
T4 180PS
T4 180PS AT
T4F
T4F AT
T5 245PS AT
T6 AWD AT
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
555 L / 19.6 cu-ft ~ 1580 L / 55.8 cu-ft
442 L / 15.6 cu-ft ~ 1354 L / 47.8 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
151 mm / 5.9 in
Size | Height
1547 mm / 60.9 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4814 mm / 189.5 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width
1907 mm / 75.1 in
1816 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2816 mm / 110.9 in
2651 mm / 104.4 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 4
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
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
60%
74%
68%
Pros
  • Good engine lineup remained available
  • Cleaner, more imposing design
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • NA V8 engine
  • 6-speed Getrag manual
  • Reliable range of NA engines, including 4.2L V8
  • Simple, tactile controls
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Design may not suit wagon as well as it does sedan
  • Some FSI V8 concerns
  • Generic styling
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable ZF 5HP automatic transmission

Price

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