Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2017
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TFSI V6

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
300hp224kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
65L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 28 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,094 km
680 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,094 km
680 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 302 km (187 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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