Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
127.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,074km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,757mm187in
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-
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
58L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-4,750 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
250 km/h
155 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)45 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 0.4 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
1,074 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 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)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
1,074 km
667 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 km (8 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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