Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsSkoda Superb IV iV 1.5 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 IV

iV 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2026-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb IViV 1.5 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight-
2,337kg5,152lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
144.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
122.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
37.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg 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
16.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
133Nm/t89lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,912mm193in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,842mm112in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
486L
Max trunk volume-
1,635L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
45L
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) 40 TDISkoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 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 IViV 1.5 TSI5,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb IViV 1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
37.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
146 km/h
91 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has 27 hp more than Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 27 hp (20 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 IViV 1.5 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
1,875 kg
4,134 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 IViV 1.5 TSI7.1 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has more power, Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 1.2 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI: 0.6 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
818 km
508 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,912 mm
193.4 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.1 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 IViV 1.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb IViV 1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,912 mm
193.4 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,286 km
799 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 (C8) 40 TDISkoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 468 km (291 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Skoda Superb IV iV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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