Verdict
B
BHP
290 bhp
0–60
6.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- Aluminium body — light
- S8 above (Transporter fame)
- Quattro grip
Weaknesses
- Aluminium body specialist
- Heavy thirst
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- D2 platform — first ASF aluminium body
- 3.7 V8 / 4.2 V8 / 6.0 W12 petrol
- Quattro Torsen
- Tiptronic 5AT
Common issues
- Aluminium body specialist
- Air suspension wear
- 4.2 V8 timing chain (front)
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across D2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.8 V6 petrol
BHP193
Torque280 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
GearboxTiptronic
3.7 V8 petrol
BHP230
Torque320 Nm
0–608.2 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
GearboxTiptronic
4.2 V8 quattro
BHP290
Torque420 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic
6.0 W12 quattro
BHP414
Torque550 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)15 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic
2.5 TDI V6 diesel
BHP150
Torque310 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Tiptronic