Car comparison

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTechvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

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

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DS 7 Crossback

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2021
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,428 kg
    3,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,127 km
    700 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTechAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
225hp168kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,428kg3,148lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
100.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,127km700mi
Calculated
1,119km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,906mm75in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,625mm64in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,738mm108in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,598mm63in
1,691mm67in
Ground clearance
190mm7in
-
Trunk volume
555L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,752L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
75L
CO2 emissions-
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTechAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTechAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
34.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 has 6 hp more than DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech8.2 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 1.2 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,127 km
700 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTechAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
225 hp
168 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
1,127 km
700 mi
1,119 km
696 mi
CO2 score
-
176 g/km
Trunk score
555 L
19.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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.

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
VehicleDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTechAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Is 717 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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