Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2011-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI 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
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    900 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
310hp231kW
286hp213kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
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
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
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
525L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
23.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 24 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
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)3.0 TFSI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
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)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
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)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V65.6 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)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.2 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)3.0 TFSI V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
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)3.0 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
900 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 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)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
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

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)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 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)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 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)3.0 TFSI V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
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
Range score
793 km
493 mi
900 km
559 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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