Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
245hp183kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
104.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
853km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 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)50 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
24.0 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI has 41 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 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)50 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 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)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 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)50 TDI5.7 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 1.0 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)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
853 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 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

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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 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)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 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)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
853 km
530 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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) 50 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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