Car comparison

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8

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

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AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2025
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016

4.0 TFSI COD V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8

  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    220 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
600hp447kW
450hp336kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,735kg6,030lb
2,565kg5,655lb
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
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,009mm197in
4,981mm196in
Width
1,950mm77in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,917mm115in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,634mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
73L
75L
CO2 emissions
265g/km
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V86,000-6,250 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 150 hp more than AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 and AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
1,955 kg
4,310 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 and AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.1 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
629 km
391 mi
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,009 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,009 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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
VehicleAUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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