

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 trunk and fuel door and selective unlocking
Remote trunk release button in driver door area Heat ducts to
rear seat area Illuminated glove box, trunk, lighter/ashtray
Folding key with remote function, trunk 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
Front and rear foot-well lights Front and rear reading lights
in headliner Puddle lights and active reflectors in all doors
Tool kit stored in luggage area Cargo net
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
Jaquard cloth or leatherette seat upholstery
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 140W 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
Safety
Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) Supplemental
restraints: Next generation 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 trunk
lid
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

quattro® all-wheel drive
quattro IV - permanently engaged all-wheel drive system with Torsen®
center differential and Electronic Differential Locks (EDL)
Cold Weather package
Heated front and rear seats Heated steering wheel Expandable
ski/storage sack
Warm Weather package
Electric rear sunshade Solar sunroof operates fresh air fans when parked in
sun Manual rear sunshade
Convenience package
Glass sunroof 3-position memory for driver seat and outside mirrors
Auto-dimming inside and outside rearview mirrors Homelink® transmitter
Audio package
Bose® 200-watt premium sound system 6-disc CD changer
Enhanced security package
Xenon headlights Rear side airbag supplemental restraints
Separate options
16-inch, wine glass design cast aluminum alloy wheels with 205/55 R 16 H-speed
rated all-season radials Hands-free Motorola cellular telephone3
6-disc CD changer3 Leather seat upholstery

Body/Chassis
2-sided fully galvanized steel construction, multi-step anti-corrosion protection,
aluminum hood
Engine
Type: 2.8 liter 90-degree V6 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and
intake manifold
- Displacement: 2.8 liters (169 cu. in.)
- Bore: 3.25 in.
- Stroke: 3.40 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
FrontTrak front-wheel drive with Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
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
- FrontTrak: 8.8
- quattro: 9.3
Top track speed: 130 mph (210 km/h)4
EPA estimates mpg (U.S.)5:
| Transmission |
City
Miles/gallon |
Highway
Miles/gallon |
| FrontTrak |
17 |
27 |
| quattro |
17 |
26 |
Fuel Economy estimates: litres/100km (Canada)5:
| Transmission |
City
L/100km |
Highway
L/100km |
| FrontTrak |
13.5 |
7.8 |
| quattro |
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: 11.34 in. (288 mm)
Rear: 9.64 in. (245 mm)
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 6J x 15 forged 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 springs/shock
absorbers (gas charged)
Rear suspension
FrontTrak: Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, under floor coil springs,
shock absorbers (gas charged)
quattro: Double control arms, stabilizer bar, coil springs/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
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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," "FrontTrak,"
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"Audi Advantage" and "Atmospheres" are service marks of Audi of
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*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 Euopean-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 ControlsTM.
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