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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
127.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
132.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
35.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 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)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,765 kg
3,891 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
245 km/h
152 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)45 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 1.1 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 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)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
245 km/h
152 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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 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

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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 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)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) 45 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (54 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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