Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsSkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

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

Skoda Octavia IV

vRS 2.0 TSI

245 hpGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
272hp203kW
245hp183kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,025kg4,464lb
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
110.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km872mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,974mm196in
4,690mm185in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
535L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,405L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
26.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 27 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 27 hp (20 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
1,508 kg
3,325 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 (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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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

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 (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.7 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.7 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
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,404 km
872 mi
-
CO2 score
136 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 dieselSkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 322 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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