| 18 version of the engine | 1234 | | Typ | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI quattro | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI quattro | 3.3 TDI quattro |
| Engine | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | twin turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | Common rail |
| Engine Code | AFB, AKN | AFB, AKN | AKE | AKE | AKF |
| Years of mounting | 1997-2000 | 1997-2000 | 2000-2002 | 2000-2002 | 2000-2002 |
| Cylinders/valves | V6/24 | V6/24 | V6/24 | V6/24 | V8/32 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 | 3328 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 110/150/4000 | 110/150/4000 | 132/180/4000 | 132/180/4000 | 165/224/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 310/1500-3200 | 310/1500-3200 | 370/1500-2500 | 370/1500-2500 | 480/1800-3000 |
| Timing gear | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | manual. 6b/aut. 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b |
| Drivetrain | przedni | 4x4 quattro 4gen | przedni | 4x4 quattro 4gen | 4x4 quattro 4gen |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. |
| Front suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1595/1625 | 1705 | 1625/1630 | 1735 | 1860 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 9,9/11,0 | 11,3 | 8,8/9,3 | 9,9 | 8,2 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 220/214 | 213 | 227/225 | 224 | 242 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 8,5/5,7/6,2 | 11,3/5,0/7,5 | 10,3/5,4/7,2 | 13,0/6,5/8,9 | 13,8/7,3/9,7 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 10.63/10.83 | 11.37 | 9.03/9.06 | 9.64 | 8.3 |