Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2011-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
340hp254kW
310hp231kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,395kg5,280lb
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
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
875km544mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,969mm196in
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
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.9 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 30 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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)55 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI 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 (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.3 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)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.0 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)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
875 km
544 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 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 (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
1,422 mm
56.0 in
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

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)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI 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)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
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
Range score
875 km
544 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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) 55 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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