The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (10 - 14)
€ 35,300

€ 53,200

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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
195.6
191.4 in
Length
195.6 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
15.02 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAD*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
201 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
804 mi
Range
792 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
792 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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