Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 50 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) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,440kg5,379lb
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
102.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
108.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
900km559mi
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
525L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,380L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,500-4,250 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 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) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,830 kg
4,034 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V65.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 0.1 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 1.8 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
900 km
559 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 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
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

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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 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

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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 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
900 km
559 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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