The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

€ 66,600
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
€ 35,300
 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 66,600
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 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
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
75.2
84.2
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
114.7
195.8
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1027 lb
23.65 %
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

General

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CVUA
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
316 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
479 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
13.74 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
731 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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