This 3.6 4Motion AT (280 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Sedan, which was produced by Volkswagen from 2002 to 2007. In addition to this engine, 14 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 17.1litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90litre |
| Cruising range | from 530 to 1 050km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO V |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.9second |
| Displacement | 3597cm3 |
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| Engine power | 280bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 250RPM |
| Maximum torque | 370Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 12m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 5055mm |
| Width | 1903mm |
| Height | 1450mm |
| Wheelbase | 2881mm |
| Front track | 1628mm |
| Rear track | 1612mm |
| Ground clearance | 129mm |
| Kerb weight | 2154kg |
| Gross weight | 2680kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Pneumatic, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Pneumatic, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 14 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.