| 31 version of the engine | 1234567 | | Typ | S6 | RS6 | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI |
| Engine | benzynowy | benzynowy, biturbo | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | pośredni MPI | pośredni MPI | pompa wtryskowa | pompowtryskiwacze | pompowtryskiwacze |
| Engine Code | ANK, AQJ | BCY | AFN, AVG | AJM | AVF, AWX |
| Years of mounting | 1999-2004 | 2002-2004 | 1997-2001 | 2000-2001 | 2001-2004 |
| Cylinders/valves | V8/40 | V8/40 | R4/8 | R4/8 | R4/8 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 4172 | 4172 | 1896 | 1896 | 1896 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 250/340/6200 | 331/450/5700 | 81/110/4150 | 85/115/4000 | 96/130/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 420/3400 | 560/1950-5500 | 235/1900 | 285/1900 | 310/1400-3500 |
| Timing gear | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | manual. 5b/aut. 4b | manualna 5b | man. 6b/Multitronic |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 (Torsen) | 4x4 (Torsen) | przedni | przedni | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. |
| Front suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1735/1760 | 1840 | 1365/1380 | 1470 | 1490/1520 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4833/1850/1443 | 4858/1850/1443 | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 434 | 434 | 551 | 551 | 551 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 5,7/6,7 | 4,7 | 12,3/14,0 | 11,6 | 10,5 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 194/190 | 196 | 203/200 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 21,0/10,2/14,1 | 21,8/10,4/14,6 | 6,2/4,0/5,2 | 7,3/4,6/5,6 | 7,6/4,9/6,0 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 82 | 82 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 5.1/5.18 | 4.09 | 12.41/12.55 | 12.78 | 11.46/11.69 |