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Technical data

This 6.0 4Motion AT (420 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km23.9litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km10.9litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km15.6litre
Fuel tank capacity90litre
Cruising rangefrom 380 to 830km
Fuel95 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.1second

Engine

Displacement5998cm3
Engine power420bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 000RPM
Maximum torque550Nm
RPM at max torque3000RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutW-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders12
Valves per cylinder4

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle12m

Body

Seats4
Length5055mm
Width1903mm
Height1450mm
Wheelbase2881mm
Front track1628mm
Rear track1612mm
Ground clearance129mm
Kerb weight2434kg
Gross weight2880kg
Min. boot capacity500litre
Max. boot capacity500litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionPneumatic elastic element
Rear suspensionIndependent, Pneumatic, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City28.7 litres / 100km
Highway13.1 litres / 100km
Average18.7 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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