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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,576 kg
    3,474 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 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
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,576kg3,474lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
138.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
133.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions-
122g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
39.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 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
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,576 kg
3,474 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
238 km/h
148 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 TDI8.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 0.1 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 1.4 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
1,033 km
642 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 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
8.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
238 km/h
148 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/h8.1 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TDIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,576 kg
3,474 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) Facelift 2023 40 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Is 119 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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