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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    840 km
    522 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
354hp264kW
344hp257kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Gross weight-
2,635kg5,809lb
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
81.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
840km522mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,928mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,646mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
21.5 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
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V64.8 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.7 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
569 km
353 mi
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
840 km
522 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
840 km
522 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 271 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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