Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6

190 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
117.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
131.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
1,352km840mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
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
465L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
73L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V62,750-5,000 rpm1,250-2,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
43.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 201940 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6: 0.1 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
1,352 km
840 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.7 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 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
1,115 km
693 mi
1,352 km
840 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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) Facelift 2019 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 236 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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