Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI 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)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    872 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
127.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
120.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
150g/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) 45 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 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)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 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)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TDI V66.5 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 (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 0.3 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 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)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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
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)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
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 (C8) 45 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 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)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
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)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,086 km
675 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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