Verdict
B
BHP
335 bhp
0–60
5.8 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$13,000-$32,000
Strengths
- Lighter than Mk1 — 200 kg saved
- Hybrid (3.0 TSI petrol-hybrid) cult
- V8 TDI 340 bhp / 590 lb·ft
Weaknesses
- No more low range — Torsen centre diff only
- Air suspension failures
- Cabin a step behind Q7
Notable tech
- PL72 platform
- 3.0 TFSI petrol hybrid (47 bhp e-motor)
- 3.0 V6 TDI core engine
- 4.2 V8 TDI flagship
- 8-speed ZF automatic
- Air suspension on V8/Hybrid/upper V6
- 2014 facelift
Common issues
- Air suspension failures
- V8 TDI EGR cooler
- 8-speed ZF auto solenoid faults
- MMI infotainment failures
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.0 V6 TSI petrol
BHP286
Torque420 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid
BHP374
Torque580 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TDI 204
BHP201
Torque450 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TDI 240
BHP237
Torque550 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TDI 262
BHP261
Torque580 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
4.2 V8 TDI 340
BHP335
Torque800 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT