Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The crossover category was not established clearly in 1999 when Audi showed its first generation of the Audi Allroad Quattro, but it was a commercial success.
After the successful launch of the second generation of the Audi A6 Avant, the German car-maker noticed a trend among its customers toward the all-wheel-drive vehicles that could cope with unpaved roads.
The car featured the same rounded shape, but with hard, black, plastic for the bumpers. Thus, the small scratches from bushes were no longer a problem for the paint. A set of new underbody shields was protecting the vehicle from other scratches and hits. A thin foil of hard aluminum was discretely showed at the bottom of the front bumper.
Inside, the interior remained unchanged from the standard A6 Avant, but the cargo area received fitted as standard four hooks to keep the storage area clean. No doubt about the interior space, since it had a long wheelbase and a straight roofline that wouldn't bother the rear seat passengers.
The drivetrain was, in most cases, a carry-over from the A6 range. There was a different transmission for the V6 diesel version, which could feature a low-range gear at a 1.54:1 ratio. That was not offered to the U.S. market, where only the gasoline V6 twin-turbo was available. A pneumatically adjustable suspension could raise the car and give more ground clearance so the car could tackle some light off-road with a ground clearance of up to 8.2” (208 mm).
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L Turbo 5AT FWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2671 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 5800 RPM 250 HP @ 5800 RPM 247 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4023 lbs (1825 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5412 lbs (2455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 317 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L Turbo 6MT FWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2671 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 5800 RPM 250 HP @ 5800 RPM 247 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146.7 mph (236 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3980 lbs (1805 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5369.2 lbs (2435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 307 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 5AT FWD (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4163 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 6200 RPM 299 HP @ 6200 RPM 295 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 2700-4600 RPM 380 Nm @ 2700-4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101.3 lbs (1860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5490.4 lbs (2490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 329 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2496 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 4000 RPM 179 HP @ 4000 RPM 177 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5467 lbs (2480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2496 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 4000 RPM 163 HP @ 4000 RPM 161 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1400-3600 RPM 310 Nm @ 1400-3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126.1 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4002.1 lbs (1815 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5391.2 lbs (2445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2496 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 4000 RPM 179 HP @ 4000 RPM 177 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62.4 in (1,575/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.5 in (2756 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3946 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |