Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2023
VS

Skoda Superb III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight-
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
144.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
128.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
625L
Max trunk volume-
1,760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDISkoda Superb III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
42.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has 24 hp more than Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 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)40 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 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)40 TDI8.3 s
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI8.1 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has more power, Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 0.2 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)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
1,286 km
799 mi
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
232 km/h
144 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)40 TDI
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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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)40 TDI
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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI 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)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,286 km
799 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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) 40 TDISkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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