Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 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
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
114.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
563L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
30.5 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
2.2 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
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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)45 TFSI
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 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 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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 TFSI6.2 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 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)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 0.9 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 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 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 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
926 km
576 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) 45 TFSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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