Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2023
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 ultra

190 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight-
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
144.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
137.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
45.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,521km945mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu 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
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra2,750-5,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
45.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
1,755 kg
3,869 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)40 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
230 km/h
143 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)40 TDI8.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra8.2 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 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)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,286 km
799 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
1,521 km
945 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.2 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,286 km
799 mi
1,521 km
945 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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