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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD

  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
132.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
144.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWDAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
38.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
1,700 kg
3,748 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD7.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD: 0.7 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD: 1.4 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
1,286 km
799 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
204 hp
152 kW
8.3 s
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 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
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWDAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI FWD

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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