Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 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 S7 Sportback (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,031 km
    641 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
349hp260kW
190hp142kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
125.2s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
969km602mi
Calculated
1,031km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,646mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
525L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,380L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
37.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has 159 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 159 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
239 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 2.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
969 km
602 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
239 km/h
149 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
349 hp
260 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
969 km
602 mi
1,031 km
641 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 159 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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