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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 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 clean diesel

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2012-2014
VS

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,649 kg
    3,635 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,557 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

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
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
200hp149kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
125.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
117.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,237km769mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,644mm65in
-
Rear track
1,635mm64in
-
Trunk volume
535L
-
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
134g/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 dieselVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
37.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
90 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 45 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 45 hp (34 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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 clean diesel
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,649 kg
3,635 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 0.8 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 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,237 km
769 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,022 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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