Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI

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

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,033 km
    642 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
123.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
108.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
160g/km
149g/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) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 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
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 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)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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)45 TFSI
1,505 kg
3,318 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)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V66.4 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 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 TDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI: 0.5 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 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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
1,033 km
642 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
818 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 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
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)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 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)45 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,033 km
642 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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