The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 35,300

€ 58,400

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘ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, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
57.1
73.7
83.7
56
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
111.7
191.4
115.2
195.6
191.4 in
Length
195.6 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
115.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
15.26 %

General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
3H
Generation
C8 (4K)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAD*
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 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 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
804 mi
Range
851 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
851 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 40 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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