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Variants
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
1.6 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 122 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 190 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 200 DSG
2.0 TDI 240 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TSI 190 DSG
2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DSG
GTE
2.5 Hybrid
3.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
456 L / 16.1 cu-ft
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.0 kWh (gross) | 10.4 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1483 mm / 58.4 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4976 mm / 195.9 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1849 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Electric Range
68.0 km / 42.3 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed or CVT
Transmission | Type
Automatic or hybrid (eCVT)

Production

Availability
2018
Debut
2018 NAIAS
Made In
USA, China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
38%
46%
Pros
  • Good space inside
  • Punchy diesel engine
  • Handsome styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good interior space
  • Exceptional reliability
Cons
  • PHEV nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ugly
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling

Price

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