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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2010-2012
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
122.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
138.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,083km673mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
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
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
36.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 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)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
245 km/h
152 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)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 1.5 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)3.0 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 1.4 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)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,083 km
673 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 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)3.0 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 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)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 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
1,370 km
851 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 (C7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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