The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 74,700
€ 35,300
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
75.2
84.2
57.1
73.7
83.7
75.2 in
Width
73.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
114.7
195.8
111.7
191.4
195.8 in
Length
191.4 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
1027 lb
23.65 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
C7 (4G)
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CVUB
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
322 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
13.49 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
720 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
720 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
129.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
