Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204hp152kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
138.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
120.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,250-4,500 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
34.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 14 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) Facelift 2014 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 (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (C8)40 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,825 kg
4,023 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 (C8)40 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
239 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI7.8 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 1.0 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 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 (C8)40 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,404 km
872 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
239 km/h
149 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 (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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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

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 (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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 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 (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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204 hp
152 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
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
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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