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Technical data

This 4.2 TDI Tiptronic 4Motion (340 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation [Restyling] SUV, which was produced by Volkswagen from 2014 to 2017. In addition to this engine, 7 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 km11.9litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.4litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.1litre
Fuel tank capacity100litre
Cruising rangefrom 840 to 1 350km
FuelDiesel
Emission standardEURO V
Top speed242km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.8second

Engine

Displacement4134cm3
Engine power340bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 000RPM
Maximum torque800Nm
RPM at max torque1750up to 2 750 RPM
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeCommon Rail
Forced inductionTurbocharger
IntercoolerYes
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears8
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle11.9m

Body

Seats5
Length4801mm
Width1940mm
Height1709mm
Wheelbase2893mm
Front track1656mm
Rear track1676mm
Ground clearance201mm
Kerb weight2315kg
Gross weight2910kg
Displacement670kg
Min. boot capacity493litre
Max. boot capacity1555litre
Front/rear axle load1400/1560kg
Permitted road-train weight6410kg
Body typeSUV

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City13.7 litres / 100km
Highway8.5 litres / 100km
Average10.5 litres / 100km

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

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