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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6vsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 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

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

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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
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,656 kg
    3,651 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
344hp257kW
280hp209kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,656kg3,651lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,270kg5,004lb
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
95.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg 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
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
840km522mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,646mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,580mm62in
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

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has 64 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 64 hp (48 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
840 km
522 mi
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
930 km
578 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
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 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
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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
344 hp
257 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
840 km
522 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Is 354 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 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

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