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Capacity

Cargo Capacity
505 L / 17.8 cu-ft ~ 1510 L / 53.3 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.6 L / 8.0 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
605 kg / 1334 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 375 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 330 mm
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
17.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R19, 265/35 R19, 275/30 R20
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1414 mm / 55.7 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4782 mm / 188.3 in
4719 mm / 185.8 in
Size | Width
1866 mm / 73.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight
1745.0 kg / 3847.1 lbs
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19, 9.5J x 20
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2826 mm / 111.3 in
2813 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.9 sec
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
208 g/km
249 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 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) | 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 6
Euro 5
Engine
DECA
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
2.9 L / 176.6 cu-in / 2894.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6700 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
155.5 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1900-5000 rpm
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic
DCT S tronic

Production

Availability
2019
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
82%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Good styling
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved NA V8 engine
  • 7-speed S tronic DCT
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Gorgeous exterior styling
Cons
  • The S6 Avant is a better choice for many
  • Long-term reliability concerns

Price

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