AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)
Car comparison
AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIvsTesla Model S 70D 70 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonTesla Model S
70D 70 kWh
Comparison overview
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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Lightest1,815 kg4,001 lb
- Best power-to-weight187 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best economy score87/100
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh
- Highest torque525 Nm387 lb-ft
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 328hp245kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 525Nm387lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,815kg4,001lb | 2,141kg4,720lb |
| Gross weight | 2,470kg5,445lb | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 82.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.0s Calculated | 26.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 875km544mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,995cc183cu in | - |
| Length | 4,969mm196in | 4,970mm196in |
| Width | 1,908mm75in | 1,964mm77in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,926mm115in | 2,960mm117in |
| Front track | 1,651mm65in | 1,662mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,637mm64in | 1,700mm67in |
| Ground clearance | - | 163mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 535L | 745L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,645L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | - |
| CO2 emissions | 163g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.0 s | 26.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 160 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 340 hp 254 kW |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW |
AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 12 hp more than Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 12 hp (9 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 525 Nm 387 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 2,141 kg 4,720 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 5.3 s |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 328 hp 245 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 525 Nm 387 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb | 2,141 kg 4,720 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 875 km 544 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 163 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 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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| Vehicle | AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
- Has 12 hp more
- Is 326 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 34 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
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh
- Has 25 Nm more
- Has 210 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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