Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 T V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
Power
286hp213kW
333hp248kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
104.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
41.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
765km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu 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
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L
CO2 emissions
150g/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 (C8) 50 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V65,300-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
41.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6 has 47 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
1,945 kg
4,288 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)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
209 km/h
130 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)50 TDI5.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: 0.2 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)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6: 4.0 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)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
765 km
476 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.5 s
209 km/h
130 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 20143.0 T V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 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)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.5 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)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 T V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
1,086 km
675 mi
765 km
476 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) 50 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 51 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 321 km (199 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 T V6

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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