The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 50,200

€ 63,800

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI is 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
55.9
75.2
84.2
56
75.1
83.4
75.2 in
Width
75.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
114.7
195.6
115.2
195.6
195.6 in
Length
195.6 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
115.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %

General
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CHVA
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
201 hp
228 hp
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Performance
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

A7 Sportback 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
546 mi
Range
711 mi
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
546 mi
711 mi
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
A7 Sportback 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.4 cu ft