Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,083 km
    673 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
252hp188kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
127.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
120.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,083km673mi
Calculated
778km483mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
28.1 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 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) Facelift 2023 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI6.9 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 2.1 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,083 km
673 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
778 km
483 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 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 (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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 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
4,969 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
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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 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 (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 (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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,083 km
673 mi
778 km
483 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 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 (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 306 km (190 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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