Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

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

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2012
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,385kg5,258lb
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
103.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
110.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg 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
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
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 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 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 202345 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
25.5 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 35 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 35 hp (26 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 202345 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 202345 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 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 202345 TFSI
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 202345 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 0.6 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 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 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 202345 TFSI
750 km
466 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
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 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
300 hp
224 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 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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

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
300 hp
224 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 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.2 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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
793 km
493 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 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 45 TFSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

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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