Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

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

Skoda Superb III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2018

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,237 km
    769 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
180hp134kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,017kg4,447lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
125.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
125.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,237km769mi
Calculated
1,082km672mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
625L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
137g/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 dieselSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
41.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
142 km/h
88 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 65 hp more than Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 65 hp (48 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,390 kg
3,064 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: 1.7 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,082 km
672 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.0 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,237 km
769 mi
1,082 km
672 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 dieselSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 km (97 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

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 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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