Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsSkoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

Skoda Superb III

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,535 km
    954 mi
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
138.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
133.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,535km954mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
120g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,450 rpm
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
40.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI has 14 hp more than Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 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 III2.0 TDI
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)40 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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 III2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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 TDI7.8 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Skoda Superb III 2.0 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 (C8)40 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 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
1,370 km
851 mi
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
1,535 km
954 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
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
237 km/h
147 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/h7.8 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.0 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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
1,370 km
851 mi
1,535 km
954 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 III 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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