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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
1.6 VVT-i
1.8 VVT-i
1.8 VVT-i AT
2.0 VTT-i
2.0 D-4D
2.0 VTT-i AT
2.2 D-4D 148hp
2.2 D-4D 175hp
2.4 VVT-i
1.8
2.0
2.0 AWD
2.0 GT-FOUR

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft ~ 1500 L / 53.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
195/65 R15
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.1 m / 33.1 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1516 mm / 59.7 in
1525 mm / 60.0 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4773 mm / 187.9 in
4700 mm / 185.0 in
4510 mm / 177.6 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1760 mm / 69.3 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1505.0 mm / 59.3 in
1505.0 mm / 59.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight
1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Electric Range
66.0 km / 41.0 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2007

Reviews

Neofiliac score
49%
18%
17%
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Decent handling
  • Small turning circle
  • Rather reliable
  • Rather potent GT-Four version
  • Clean and elegant styling
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Basic suspensions setup
  • Design hasn't aged well
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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