Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra

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

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2018
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 ultra

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
116.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
126.5s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,553km965mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,974mm196in
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
54L
73L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra4,000-4,750 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
36.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
400 Nm
295 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
1,755 kg
3,869 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
239 km/h
149 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 TDI6.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra: 0.7 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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
1,200 km
746 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
1,553 km
965 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
239 km/h
149 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
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 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
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.3 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
1,553 km
965 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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