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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,033 km
    642 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
110.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
123.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
160g/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 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 202345 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 202345 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 2.3 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 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
750 km
466 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,033 km
642 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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

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 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 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 202345 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
750 km
466 mi
1,033 km
642 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) Facelift 2023 45 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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