Verdict
C
BHP
200 bhp
0–60
7.0 s
Top speed
145 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$2,300-$7,000
Strengths
- Single-frame grille debut
- Wider front track
- Diesel torque options strong
Weaknesses
- Cabin still tight
- Multitronic CVT issues continue
- 2.0 FSI carbon build-up
Notable tech
- B7 platform (B6 facelift)
- First single-frame grille
- RS4 (4.2 V8) above
- Saloon, Avant, Cabriolet
Common issues
- Carbon build-up on 2.0 FSI
- Multitronic CVT (still)
- Sticking rear caliper pistons
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B7's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.6 petrol
BHP102
Torque148 Nm
0–6012.4 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 FSI petrol
BHP150
Torque200 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic
2.0 TFSI petrol
BHP200
Torque280 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top145 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic
3.2 FSI V6
BHP255
Torque330 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / Tiptronic
1.9 TDI 115 diesel
BHP115
Torque285 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)43 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
2.0 TDI 140 diesel
BHP138
Torque320 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top132 mph
MPG (US)40 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic
3.0 TDI V6 diesel
BHP233
Torque450 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / Tiptronic