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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI 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 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 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 estimated range
    1,074 km
    667 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
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
114.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
1,074km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
154g/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 TFSIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 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 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 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 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 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
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 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 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 TFSI
1,750 kg
3,858 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 TFSI
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 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V66.1 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 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)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.4 L/100 km.

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 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI
926 km
576 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 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 TFSIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
926 km
576 mi
1,074 km
667 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TDI V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • 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

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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