Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6vsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,641kg3,618lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,240kg4,938lb
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
102.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
22.7 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 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)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
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)50 TDI V65.6 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5.6 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)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 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)50 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.6 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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 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)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.6 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)50 TDI V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
1,068 km
663 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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) 50 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 km (102 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 239 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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