Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIvsAUDI 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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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

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
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
240hp179kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,828kg4,030lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
120.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
73L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 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
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA7 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
30.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
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
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI has 22 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 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 0.7 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
240 hp
179 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
245 km/h
152 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

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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