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Variants
1.2 TFSI
1.2 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI Euro5
1.4 TFSI Euro5 DCT
1.6
1.6 DCT
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
3.2 quattro DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 140 quattro
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI 200
2.0 TFSI 200 DCT
2.0 TFSI 200 DSG
2.0 TFSI 200 quattro
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
282 L / 10.0 cu-ft ~ 1104 L / 39.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.8 L / 10.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 375x36 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R19
Turning Circle
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1436 mm / 56.5 in
1421 mm / 55.9 in
1421 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4389 mm / 172.8 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1592.0 mm / 62.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
CO2 Emission
190 ~ 201 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-ISC-FCM
Euro 4
Engine
DNW
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5600-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2250-5600 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
56%
39%
35%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • I5 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Slightly improved engines
  • Manual widely available
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Manual widely available
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Independent rear suspension only in AWD models
  • Semi-independent suspensions in FWD models
  • Unreliable DCT (DSG) transmissions

Price

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