Verdict
B
BHP
309 bhp
0–60
7.6 s
Top speed
140 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$18,000
Strengths
- Genuine off-road ability — locking diffs / low range
- 5.0 V10 TDI cult engine
- Cayenne / Q7 platform mate
Weaknesses
- Air suspension repair bills heroic
- V10 TDI maintenance specialist work
- UK depreciation savage
Notable tech
- PL71 platform shared with Porsche Cayenne / Audi Q7
- Permanent 4Motion AWD with low range and locking diffs
- Air suspension standard on V8/W12/V10 TDI
- 5.0 V10 TDI flagship 309-345 bhp
- 6.0 W12 petrol oddity
- 2007 facelift
Common issues
- Air suspension compressor and bag failures
- V10 TDI injector and EGR cooler costs
- Driveshaft propshaft centre bearing
- Climate control servo motors
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.2 V6 petrol
BHP217
Torque305 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
3.6 V6 FSI petrol
BHP276
Torque360 Nm
0–608.3 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6AT
4.2 V8 petrol
BHP305
Torque410 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6AT
6.0 W12 petrol
BHP444
Torque600 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6AT
2.5 R5 TDI diesel
BHP172
Torque400 Nm
0–6011.2 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
3.0 V6 TDI diesel
BHP237
Torque500 Nm
0–608.3 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6AT
5.0 V10 TDI diesel
BHP309
Torque750 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top140 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6AT