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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 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) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,573 kg
    3,468 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,557 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,573kg3,468lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
132.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
125.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,651mm65in
-
Rear track
1,637mm64in
-
Trunk volume
535L
-
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions-
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
38.6 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
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,573 kg
3,468 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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)Facelift 202340 TDI7.6 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 1.6 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 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)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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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)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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 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)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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
-
125 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) Facelift 2023 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.3 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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Is 192 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 404 km (251 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,022 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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