

Comfort/Convenience
Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light and
interior monitoring sensors Dual-zone automatic climate control system
with sun sensor and activated charcoal filter, CFC free Power windows
with one-touch up and down pinch protection for all windows and driver controlled lockout
for rear windows Retained accessory power for windows and sunroof
Convenience open feature for power windows Convenience close
feature for power windows and sunroof Electronic cruise control with
coast, resume and speed-up features Dual power outside mirrors with
defog feature Electric rear window defogger Power
central locking system including decklid and fuel door and selective unlocking
Remote rear decklid release button in driver door area Heat
ducts to rear seat area Illuminated glove box, cargo area,
lighter/ashtray Folding key with remote function, rear decklid release
and panic function Right and left illuminated vanity mirrors in sun
visors Four driver/passenger assist handles Time
delay interior lights with fade-in and fade-out feature Tilt-and-telescopic
adjustable steering column Intermittent wiper mode with adjustable
intervals Rear window wiper Front and rear foot
well lights Front and rear reading lights in headliner Puddle
lights and active reflectors in all doors Retractable rear window
sunshade Active door reflector on rear lid Retractable
rear luggage partition Retractable rear luggage cover Power
outlet in rear cargo area Rear luggage light module Rear
cargo net Expandable ski/storage sack Tool kit
stored in luggage area
Seating/Trim
12-way power driver and front passenger seats including electric
lumbar adjustment and lockable headrests Front seatback map pockets
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Height-adjustable
front-center armrest with storage compartment Fold down rear-center
armrest Full-length center console with forward storage bin,
cupholders and adjustable rear passenger air vents Genuine wood trim
Front and rear carpet floor mats Fold-out cupholders located in
dashboard, center console and rear seat cushion Split/fold rear seat
Jacquard cloth (Advance Atmosphere only) or leatherette seat upholstery
Preparations for removable rear-facing bench seat for two children
Instrumentation
Backlit instrument cluster fuel, oil temperature, voltmeter and
coolant temperature gauges, red illumination Tachometer and electric
speedometer (160 mph/260 km/h) Analog clock Active
Auto Check system with driver information display Outside temperature
gauge Preparation wiring for Motorola® cellular phone Trip
odometer with service indicator 6-function trip computer
Audio systems
Concert AM/FM stereo cassette radio (anti-theft coded) with CD changer
operation capability 140 watt 8-speaker sound package with subwoofer
Exterior
Halogen ellipsoid headlights 15-inch, forged light
alloy wheels with 195/65 R 15 H-speed rated all-season radials Tinted
glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield Clearcoat metallic paint
at no extra charge Protective side moldings, painted in body color
Headlight washers Heated washer nozzles Ellipsoid
front foglights integrated in front apron Roof rails with bright
finish
Safety
Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) Supplemental
restraints: Next gerneration driver and front passenger airbags*, front side airbags
Front 3-point safety belts, with height-adjustment, force limiting and automatic
pre-tensioning Three rear 3-point safety belts with comfort adjustment
and automatic pre-tensioning Child-safety rear door locks
Rear and right front passenger belts with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) for
children/child seats Locking front headrests First
Aid kit in rear armrest Safety warning triangle located under lift
gate
Owner Protection Programs1
3-year or 50,000 mile (80,000 km), whichever comes first, no-charge
scheduled maintenance 3-year or 50,000 mile (80,000 km), whichever
comes first, limited new vehicle warranty 12-year limited warranty
against corrosion perforation Audi Guaranteed Mobility 24-hour
roadside assistance for 3 years2

Cold Weather package
Heated front and rear seats Heated steering wheel
Warm Weather package3
Solar sunroof, operates fresh air fans when parked in sun Rear side window
sunshades
Convenience package
Glass sunroof Three programmable memory settings for driver seat and outside
mirrors Auto-dimming inside and outside rearview mirrors HomeLink® remote
transmitter in driver's sun visor
Audio package
200 watt Bose® premium sound system 6-disc CD changer
Enhanced security package
Xenon headlights Rear side airbag supplemental restraints
Separate options
16-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels, wine glass design with 205/55 R 16 H-speed
rated all-season radials Hands-free Motorola® Cellular telephone3
Removable rear-facing bench seat for two children 6-disc CD changer3
Leather seat upholstery

Body/Chassis
2-sided fully galvanized steel construction, multi-step anti-corrosion protection,
aluminum hood
Engine
Type: 90-degree V6 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake
manifold
- Bore: 3.25 in.
- Stroke: 3.40 in.
- Displacement: 2.8 liters (169 cu. in.)
- Compression ratio: 10.3:1
- Horsepower (SAE net): 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 207 lbs. ft. @ 3200 rpm
Fuel requirement: Regular unleaded (87 octane), premium unleaded (91 octane)
recommended for maximum performance
Drivetrain
quattro® IV permanently engaged all-wheel drive system with Torsen® center
differential and Electronic Differential Locks (EDL)
Performance
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in seconds: 9.6
Top track speed: 130 mph (210 km/h)4
EPA estimates mpg (U.S.)5:
|
Transmission |
City
miles/gallon |
Highway
miles/gallon |
| quattro |
automatic/Tiptronic® |
17 |
26 |
Fuel Economy estimates: litres/100km (Canada)5:
|
Transmission |
City
L/100km |
Highway
L/100km |
| quattro |
automatic/Tiptronic® |
13.9 |
8.4 |
Transmission
5-speed automatic with Tiptronic® and Dynamic Shift Programming (DSP)
Brakes
Dual diagonal system with anti-lock braking (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, ventilated
front and solid rear discs, electronic rear brake pressure regulation
Front: 11.3 in. diameter (288 mm)
Rear: 9.6 in. diameter (245 mm)
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 6J x 15 cast aluminum alloy, 10-spoke design or optional 7J x 16 cast aluminum
alloy, wine glass design
Tires: 195/65 R 15 H-speed rated all-season radials or optional 205/55 R 16 H-speed rated
all-season radials
Steering
Rack and pinion, Servotronic®vehicle speed variable power assist
Turning circle: 38.3 ft. (11.7 m)
Front suspension
Four-link design with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar with coil spring/shock
absorbers (gas charged)
Rear suspension
Double control arms, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged)
Capacities
Engine oil: 6.9 U.S. quarts (6.5 litres)
Fuel tank: 18.5 U.S. gallons (70 litres)
1Ask your Audi dealer for details.
2Coverage provided by American Automobile Association (AAA), Heathrow, FL.
Certain conditions apply.
3Dealer installed.
4Maximum speed electronically limited to 130 mph in U.S. (210 km/h in Canada)
Obey all traffic laws.
5Your mileage may vary.
Note: Audi of America, Inc. believes the specifications in this site to be correct at
the time of release. However, specifications, standard equipment, options and colors are
subject to change without notice. Some equipment may be unavailable when your car is
built. Please ask your dealer for advice concerning current availability of standard and
optional equipment and verify that your car will include the equipment you ordered.
Vehicles in this site are shown with optional equipment. See your dealer for complete
details on the Audi Advantage, limited warranty, Audi Guaranteed Mobility 24-hour roadside
assistance program and limited warranty against corrosion perforation. Tires supplied by
various manufacturers. "Audi," "quattro," "A6," the four
rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. "Avant" is a
trademark of AUDI AG.
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only. Always use safety belts and seat children
only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
All quotes appear with permission of the authors. Quotes from European magazines refer
to European-specification models which were tested and which may vary in equipment and
options from U.S.-specification models.
A word about updated service information. Audi regularly sends its dealers useful
service information about its products. Audi monitors product performance in the field,
then prepares bulletins to better service its products and to help avoid costly repairs.
To order, see a local Audi dealer.
"Tiptronic" is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.
"Bose" is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation.
"Servotronic" is a registered trademark of the AM General Corporation.
"Torsen" is a registered trademark of Zexel Gleason USA, Inc.
"Motorola" is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
"HomeLink" is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, Holland, Michigan.
Prince is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.
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