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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
132.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
119.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
915km569mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,733mm186in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
54L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
34.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 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
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
1,485 kg
3,274 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI7.5 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
915 km
569 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
241 km/h
150 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
915 km
569 mi
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 40 TFSI

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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