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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 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
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
108.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
104.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km872mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
63L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,500-4,250 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI has 14 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) 50 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel5.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI5.7 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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) 50 TDI: 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,404 km
872 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,086 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,404 km
872 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 318 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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