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Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI CVT
2.0 TDIe
2.0 TDIe CVT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI CVT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
2.7 TDI quattro AT
2.8 FSI 190PS
2.8 FSI 190PS CVT
2.8 FSI 190PS quattro
2.8 FSI 220PS CVT
2.8 FSI 220PS quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1660 L / 58.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
635 kg / 1400 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link, trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R20 101Y
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1481 mm / 58.3 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1463 mm / 57.6 in
Size | Length
4954 mm / 195.0 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4927 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
2020.0 kg / 4453.3 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2928 mm / 115.3 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2843 mm / 111.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
171 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.34
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)
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) | 2100 kg / 4630 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
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 3850 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
117.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2019
1999 ~ 2005
2008 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
71%
61%
Pros
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
  • Great styling
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
  • Rather handsome design
  • Good V6 diesel engines
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Long-term reliability concerns
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox
  • Bad CVTs
  • Least reliable FSI engine lineup

Price

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