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Capacity

Cargo Capacity
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
635 kg / 1400 lbs
570 kg / 1257 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R20 101Y
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1481 mm / 58.3 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4954 mm / 195.0 in
4719 mm / 185.8 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1826 mm / 71.9 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight
2020.0 kg / 4453.3 lbs
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2928 mm / 115.3 in
2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
171 g/km
197 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.33
Fuel Economy
6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)
8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
DEWA
CGWC, CGXC, CTUB, CREC
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 3850 rpm
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
117.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
DCT S tronic

Production

Availability
2019
2011 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
67%
Pros
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
  • Great styling
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Slight styling update
Cons
  • Long-term reliability concerns
  • Electric power steering
  • Worse center differential

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