Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,504 kg
    3,316 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,504kg3,316lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
138.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
137.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
54.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
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
Trunk volume
535L
563L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
117g/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 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,450 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI-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
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
54.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI 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
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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,504 kg
3,316 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
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,294 km
804 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.0 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
9.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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