Audi Q5 and A4 Allroad Quattro Get New Entry-Level Engines

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A new entry-level diesel is available for both the Audi Q5 SUV and the A4 allroad quattro crossover while the Q5 also gets a new base gasoline unit in the form of the 2.0 TSI. The diesel engine is a 2.0-liter TDI with common rail high-pressure injection that produces 143HP and a maximum torque of 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. The base 2.0-liter TSI makes 180HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500 to 3,900 rpm. Both engines are linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Audi claims that the 2.0 TFSI accelerates the Q5 from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.5 seconds while returning an average fuel consumption of 8.4 liters per 100km or 28.0mpg US. With the 2.0 TDI, the Q5 goes to 100 km/h from rest in 11.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 190km/h or 118mph while averaging 6.5 liters of diesel fuel per 100km (36.19mpg US).

The A4 allroad quattro 2.0 TDI with the six-speed manual transmission consumes an average of 6.2 liters per 100km (37.94mpg US). The German automaker said it reaches the 100km/h mark (62mph) in 10.3 seconds and can accelerate up to 200 km/h or 124 mph.

In Germany, prices for the Audi Q5 start at €36,800 for the 2.0 TFSI petrol and €36,500 for the 2.0 TDI diesel, while the base price for the A4 allroad quattro 2.0 TDI is €37,100.


4 Comments

  1. Anonymous » July 13, 2009  

    Will these engines be available in only European markets or in the USA as well?

  2. John » July 13, 2009  

    Currently, for the European market. We'll have to wait to see if Audi will offer them in the U.S. also

  3. Anonymous » July 13, 2009  

    The Q5 was supposed to get a TDI here, not sure if it will be the 2.0.

  4. Anonymous » July 16, 2009  

    With the success of the sportwagen, you'd think VW would capitalize by bringing the A4 allroad tdi as well to the US.

    Would love to get my hands on some quattro tdi 6-speed manual wagon goodness.

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