Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

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 clean diesel

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2012-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • 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
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,237 km
    769 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • 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 CO2 emissions
    150 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
125.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
127.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,237km769mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
63L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
150g/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 V6 clean dieselAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
28.0 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 14 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 14 hp (10 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 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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 clean diesel
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
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)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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 (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 clean diesel
1,237 km
769 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 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 clean diesel
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 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)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI 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)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 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 (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,237 km
769 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
150 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
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 V6 clean dieselAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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