Verdict
C
BHP
240 bhp
0–60
8.5 s
Top speed
134 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- 7-seat practicality
- Quattro grip
- 3.0 TDI torque
Weaknesses
- Heavy (~2350 kg)
- Big footprint
- Air suspension wear
Notable tech
- PL71 platform (Touareg / Cayenne / Q7 trio)
- 7-seat third row standard
- 3.0 TDI / 4.2 TDI / 6.0 TDI V12 diesel
- 3.6 / 3.0 TFSI / 4.2 FSI petrol
- Air suspension
Common issues
- 3.0 TDI swirl flap intake
- Air suspension compressor
- Heavy turning circle
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 4L's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.0 TFSI 272 supercharged
BHP272
Torque400 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
3.6 FSI V6
BHP280
Torque360 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6AT
4.2 FSI V8
BHP350
Torque440 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top154 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6AT
3.0 TDI 240 diesel
BHP240
Torque550 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
4.2 TDI V8 diesel
BHP340
Torque760 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6AT
6.0 TDI V12 diesel
BHP500
Torque1000 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6AT