Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,197 km
    744 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
280hp209kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,641kg3,618lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,240kg4,938lb
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
94.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,197km744mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
66L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
22.7 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel5.2 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,197 km
744 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel 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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,197 km
744 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 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 (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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