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Variants
1.8 TFSI 170
1.8 TFSI 170 CVT
1.8 TFSI 177
1.8 TFSI 177 CVT
2.0 TDI 143
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 163 CVT
2.0 TDI 177
2.0 TDI 177 CVT
2.0 TDI 177 quattro
2.0 TDI 190 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 225
2.0 TFSI 225 CVT
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 230
2.0 TFSI 230 CVT
2.0 TFSI 230 quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 204 CVT
3.0 TDI 218 quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 245 quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
AT
MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 645 L / 22.8 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
440 kg / 970 lbs
460 kg / 1014 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1383 mm / 54.4 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4434 mm / 174.6 in
4626 mm / 182.1 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
Size | Width
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1854 mm / 73.0 in | 2020 mm / 79.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1777 mm / 70.0 in
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec
CO2 Emission
165 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
CJXC
BBK
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2014 ~ 2020
2004 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
57%
69%
65%
Pros
  • Good engine performance
  • Both manual and DCT transmissions
  • Slightly improved styling
  • Decent engine reliability
  • Manual transmission
  • Last chance to get the 40-valve V8
  • Good drivetrain reliability
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Awkward styling
  • Poor CVT and DCT transmissions
  • Uglier than before
  • Front-heavy

Price

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