Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,237 km
    769 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,395kg5,280lb
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
100.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
125.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
853km530mi
Calculated
1,237km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
73L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.0 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 0.9 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
853 km
530 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,237 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
1,420 mm
55.9 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
853 km
530 mi
1,237 km
769 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 384 km (239 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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