Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight-
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
144.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg 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
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
563L
Max trunk volume-
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
56.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
135 km/h
84 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 54 hp (40 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.1 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 (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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,286 km
799 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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