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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,083 km
    673 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
265hp198kW
252hp188kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,265kg4,993lb
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
112.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
127.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,083km673mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
29.0 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI has 13 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 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 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 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 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 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 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.1 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 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,083 km
673 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 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 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
4,974 mm
195.8 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI 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 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 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 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
1,083 km
673 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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