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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

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

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    900 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
265hp198kW
286hp213kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
92.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L

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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has 21 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) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 21 hp (16 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 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
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
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

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

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
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 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
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
1,398 mm
55.0 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 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
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
900 km
559 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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