| 31 version of the engine | 1234567 | | Typ | 2.5 TDI quattro | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI quattro |
| Engine | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa |
| Engine Code | AFB, AKN | AYM | BCZ, BDG, BFC | AKE, BAU, BDH | AKE, BAU, BDH |
| Years of mounting | 1997-2001 | 2001-2002 | 2002-2004 | 1999-2004 | 1999-2004 |
| Cylinders/valves | V6/24 | V6/24 | V6/24 | V6/24 | V6/24 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 110/150/4000 | 114/155/4000 | 120/163/4000 | 132/180/4000 | 132/180/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 310/1500-3200 | 310/1400-3500 | 310/1400-3600 | 370/1500-2500 | 370/1500-2500 |
| Timing gear | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 5b | man. 6b/Multitronic | man. 6b/Multitronic | aut. Tiptronic 5b | manual. 6b/aut. 5b |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 (Torsen) | przedni | przedni | przedni | 4x4 (Torsen) |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | 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] | 1625/1660 | 1560/1590 | 1560/1590 | 1595 | 1675/1710 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 | 4796/1810/1453 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 434 | 551 | 551 | 551 | 434 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 9,9/11,0 | 9,7 | 9,3 | 8,9 | 8,9/9,8 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 216/210 | 219/212 | 222/217 | 221 | 223/219 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 9,8/4,8/6,9 | 9,7/5,3/6,9 | 9,7/5,4/6,9 | 11,3/6,2/8,1 | 11,2/6,3/8,0 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 10.83/11.07 | 10.06/10.26 | 9.57/9.75 | 8.86 | 9.31/9.5 |