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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 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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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2019
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 ultra

190 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
127.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
137.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
40.9s
Calculated
45.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg 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
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,521km945mi
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
Trunk volume
563L
535L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
73L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultraPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 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
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.9 s
45.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,650 kg
3,638 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI7.8 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra: 0.4 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 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,294 km
804 mi
1,521 km
945 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 ultra
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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