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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    951 km
    591 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Power
340hp254kW
286hp213kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,315kg5,104lb
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
82.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
951km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
525L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,380L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
21.2 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 has 54 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
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)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
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)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65.0 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI: 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)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 2.9 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
700 km
435 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
951 km
591 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 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)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 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)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
951 km
591 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 50 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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