The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
€ 35,300

€ 74,700

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
57.1
73.7
83.7
55.9
75.2
84.2
73.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
111.7
191.4
114.7
195.8
191.4 in
Length
195.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
3316 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1027 lb
23.65 %

General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
3H
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DAD*
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3900 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
322 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
804 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
720 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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