Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6vsVolkswagen Arteon 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)

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2011-2014
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

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
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
280hp209kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,641kg3,618lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,240kg4,938lb
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
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
66L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

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 V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
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
22.7 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
5.9 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
163 km/h
102 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 30 hp (22 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 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)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5.6 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
904 km
562 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 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
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
793 km
493 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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