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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6vsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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 TDI V6

190 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,352 km
    840 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
131.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,352km840mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,498cc91cu 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
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
66L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
136g/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 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V62,750-5,000 rpm1,250-2,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
56.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6: 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 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 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 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 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 TDI V6
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 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 TDI V67.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.2 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
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 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.6 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 TDI V6
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
1,352 km
840 mi
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 TDI V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 TDI V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 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 20143.0 TDI V6
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,974 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
1,352 km
840 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 3.0 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 252 km (156 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 269 kg lighter
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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