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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,984cc Inline-4 turbocharged; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 200 at 5,100 - 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 207 at 1,800 - 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 - 22 (DSG) / 29
 
Type:
3,195cc V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 250 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 236 at 2,800 - 3,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 95.9
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 25
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.36, 2.09, 1.47, 1.10, 1.11, 0.93
Final Drive: 3.94 (1st - 4th); 3.09 (5th & 6th)
Available with: FrontTrak
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.46, 2.15, 1.46, 1.08, 1.09, 0.92
Final Drive: 4.06 (1st - 4th); 3.14 (5th & 6th)
Available with: FrontTrak
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.93, 1.83, 1.30, 0.98, 1.03, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.80 (1st - 4th); 3.60 (5th & 6th)
Available with: Quattro
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,263
3,660 (Quattro)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
58 / 42 (Quattro)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.1
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
168.7
Width [in.]:
77.4
Height [in.]:
56.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 101.5
Front Track [in.]: 59.9
60.4 (Quattro)
Rear Track [in.]: 58.8
59.3 (Quattro)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.33
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
95.2
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.8
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
19.5