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

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    872 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
218hp163kW
190hp142kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
120.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
117.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km872mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
58L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,250-4,500 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
37.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 28 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
239 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.8 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,404 km
872 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
239 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
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

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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,404 km
872 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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