Verdict
B
BHP
326 bhp
0–60
5.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- Bigger cabin
- Single-frame grille
- 4.2 TDI a sleeper
Weaknesses
- Air suspension wear
- Heavy thirst on V8 / W12
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- D3 platform — aluminium
- 3.0 TDI / 4.2 TDI V8 diesel
- 3.2 / 4.2 FSI / 6.0 W12 petrol
- Quattro Torsen
- Tiptronic 6AT
- S8 5.2 V10 above
Common issues
- 4.2 TDI swirl flap intake
- 3.0 TDI cam follower
- Air suspension compressor wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across D3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.2 FSI V6
BHP256
Torque330 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
GearboxTiptronic
4.2 FSI V8 quattro
BHP350
Torque440 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic
6.0 W12 quattro
BHP450
Torque580 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic
3.0 TDI V6 diesel
BHP233
Torque450 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic
4.2 TDI V8 diesel
BHP326
Torque650 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drivequattro
GearboxTiptronic