Audi A7 C7

Audi A7 C7
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The Audi A7 C7 (2010–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 122 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 4G

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,970–4,990 mm RDW4,970–5,010 mm TC4,974 mm
Width1,910 mm RDW1,910 mm TC1,910 mm
Height1,390–1,410 mm RDW1,420 mm TC1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,920–2,930 mm RDW2,910 mm TC2,914 mm
Front track1,631–1,655 mm ASTRA1,640 mm TC–
Rear track1,625–1,649 mm ASTRA1,640 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,605–1,920 kg RDW1,910–2,045 kg TC1,910 kg
Mass in running order1,705–2,020 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,240–2,555 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,600–2,100 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–708 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,662 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed229–305 km/h RDW––
Torque370–650 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R17, 235/45R19, 255/40R19, 265/35R20, 255/45R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years91.7% (90.8–92.5)91.0%4,243
6–8 years88.7% (88.3–89.2)86.4%16,931
9–12 years86.6% (86.1–87.1)77.9%18,083
13 years and older85.5% (83.7–87.1)69.2%1,677

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres27.0%29.2%
Brakes13.1%23.9%
Suspension12.6%19.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)5.4%7.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.7%5.6%
Lights and electrics3.0%12.9%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

149 complaints for model years 2012–2018. 5 crashes · 4 fires · 6 injuries

  • Engine 62
  • Electrical system 24

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 122 versions of the Audi A7 C7

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European Union 48 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2018–20203.0 L170 kW (231 PS)Diesel150 g/km845
2014–20193.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel162–166 g/km6,429
2016–20183.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel156–232 g/km10,366
2016–20183.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol161–290 g/km4,844
2014–20183.0 L240 kW (326 PS)Diesel162–167 g/km12,674
2014–20183.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel123–135 g/km5,259
20182.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel129 g/km363
2014–20183.0 L200 kW (272 PS)Diesel136–142 g/km17,055
2014–20182.0 L185 kW (252 PS)Petrol137–159 g/km1,414
20183.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Hybrid149 g/km72
2014–20184.0 L331 kW (450 PS)Petrol215–219 g/km3,460
2015–20181.8 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol136–137 g/km606
20183.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Other fuel149 g/km36
2015–20184.0 L445 kW (605 PS)Petrol221 g/km864
2016–20183.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel127–134 g/km614
20183.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Other fuel162 g/km20
20183.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Petrol150 g/km16
20173.0 L240 kW (326 PS)Other fuel166 g/km1,818
20172.0 L278 kW (378 PS)Petrol157 g/km226
20173.0 L360 kW (489 PS)Diesel167 g/km124
20172.0 L278 kW (378 PS)Diesel139 g/km88
2014–20173.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel129–134 g/km598
20173.0 L353 kW (480 PS)Diesel165 g/km30
20174.0 L668 kW (908 PS)Petrol221 g/km24
20173.0 L300 kW (408 PS)Diesel140 g/km20
20173.0 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel122 g/km12
2011–20173.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel155–157 g/km38,526
2014–20163.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol176–180 g/km1,221
2013–20164.0 L412 kW (560 PS)Petrol221–229 g/km2,016
20162.9 L320 kW (435 PS)Petrol323 g/km18
20163.0 L260 kW (354 PS)Diesel233 g/km10
2012–20153.0 L230 kW (313 PS)Diesel166–168 g/km19,481
2011–20153.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel142–146 g/km10,189
2012–20144.0 L309 kW (420 PS)Petrol225 g/km2,140
2012–20143.0 L228 kW (310 PS)Petrol189–190 g/km1,029
2011–20142.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol181–183 g/km2,081
20133.0 L–Other fuel154 g/km622
2011–20133.0 L220 kW (299 PS)Petrol189–190 g/km4,789
20133.0 L–Other fuel190 g/km20
20134.0 L–Other fuel225 g/km16
20133.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel156 g/km10
2011–2012––Diesel155–156 g/km60
20122.0 L–Diesel121 g/km14
20124.0 L220 kW (299 PS)Petrol225 g/km10
2011––Petrol185 g/km24
20103.0 L–Diesel157 g/km4,546
20103.0 L–Petrol190 g/km694
20102.8 L–Petrol187 g/km96

United Kingdom 44 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
201840 TDI 204PS 7-speed S tronic 19'' wheels2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
201840 TDI 204PS 7-speed S tronic 20'' wheels2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2017–20183.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
2017–20183.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheels · 3.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 21'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2017–20183.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel–5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC138–144 g/km
2017–20183.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheels · 3.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 21'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel–5.4–5.6 L/100 km NEDC141–147 g/km
201845 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 19'' wheels3.0 L170 kW (231 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
201845 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 20'' wheels · 45 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 21'' wheels3.0 L170 kW (231 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2015–20183.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels · 3.0 TDI quattro V6 272PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheels3.0 L200 kW (272 PS)Diesel–5.2 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015–20183.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 7speed S tronic with 21'' wheels · 3.0 TDI quattro V6 272PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheels and 1 more trim3.0 L200 kW (272 PS)Diesel–5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
201850 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic 19'' wheels3.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
201850 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic 20'' wheels · 50 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic 21'' wheels3.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2015–20183.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 320PS 8speed Tiptronic with 20'' wheels · 3.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 320PS 8speed Tiptronic with 21'' wheels · 3.0 BiTDI quattro V6 320PS 8-speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels and 1 more trim3.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel–6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2016–20183.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 320PS 8speed Tiptronic with 19'' wheels · 3.0 BiTDI quattro V6 320PS 8-speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels3.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel–6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 7speed S-tronic 19'' wheels3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 7speed S-tronic 20'' wheels3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 7speed S-tronic 21'' wheels3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2015–2018S7 4.0 TFSI V8 quattro 450PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels · S7 4.0 TFSI V8 quattro 450PS 7speed S tronic with 21'' wheels · S7 4.0 TFSI quattro V8 450PS 7-speed S-tronic4.0 L331 kW (450 PS)Petrol–9.5 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2015–20163.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel–5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC134–138 g/km
2015–20163.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS 7speed S tronic with 21'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel–5.3–5.4 L/100 km NEDC137–142 g/km
2015–20163.0 V6 TDI Ultra 218PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.5–4.8 L/100 km NEDC118–124 g/km
2015–20163.0 V6 TDI Ultra 218PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.6–4.9 L/100 km NEDC122–128 g/km
2015–20163.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 7speed S tronic Stop-Start 20'' wheels · 3.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 7speed S tronic Stop-Start 21'' wheels3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol–7.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
20163.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 7speed S tronic Stop-Start 19'' wheels3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol–7.7 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
20152.8 V6 FSI quattro 204PS 7speed S tronic2.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol–8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2012–20153.0 V6 TDI 204PS 8speed Multitronic3.0 L150 kW (204 PS)DieselContinuously variable (CVT)5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI quattro 204PS 7speed S tronic3.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel–5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI Ultra 218PS 7speed S tronic with 21'' wheels3.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 7speed S tronic · 3.0 V6 TDi quattro 245PS 8 speed Tiptronic3.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel–5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20153.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 313PS 8speed Tiptronic3.0 L230 kW (313 PS)Diesel–6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20153.0 V6 TFSI quattro 310PS 7speed S tronic3.0 L228 kW (310 PS)Petrol–8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2013–20142.8 V6 FSI quattro 204PS 7speed S-Tronic · 2.8 V6 FSI quattro 204PS 7speed S tronic2.8 L150 kW (204 PS)PetrolAutomatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDI 204PS 8speed Multitronic3.0 L150 kW (204 PS)DieselAutomatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDI quattro 204PS 7speed S-Tronic · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 204PS 7speed S tronic3.0 L150 kW (204 PS)DieselAutomatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDi 245ps quattro 8 speed Tiptronic · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 7speed S-Tronic · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 7speed S tronic3.0 L180 kW (245 PS)DieselAutomatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 313PS 8speed Tiptronic3.0 L230 kW (313 PS)DieselAutomatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TFSI quattro 310PS 7speed S-Tronic · 3.0 V6 TFSI quattro 310PS 7speed S tronic3.0 L228 kW (310 PS)PetrolAutomatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2013–2014S7 4.0 TFSI V8 quattro 420PS 7speed S-Tronic · S7 4.0 TFSI V8 quattro 420PS 7speed S tronic4.0 L309 kW (420 PS)PetrolAutomatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
20122.8 V6 FSI quattro 204PS 7speed S-Tronic2.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
20123.0 V6 TDI quattro 204PS 7speed S-Tronic3.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
20123.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic3.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20123.0 V6 BiTDI quattro 313PS 8speed Tiptronic3.0 L230 kW (313 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20123.0 V6 TFSI quattro 310PS 7speed S-Tronic3.0 L228 kW (310 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2012S7 4.0 TFSI V8 quattro 420PS 7speed S-Tronic4.0 L309 kW (420 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km

France 21 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015A7 V6 3.0 TDI (218ch) quattro S tronic 7–160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015A7 V6 3.0 TDI ultra (218ch) S tronic 7–160 kW (218 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
2015A7 2.0 TFSI (252ch) S tronic 7–185 kW (252 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2015A7 V6 3.0 TDI (272ch) quattro S tronic 7–200 kW (272 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015A7 V6 3.0 BiTDI (320ch) quattro tiptronic 8–235 kW (320 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2015A7 V6 3.0 BiTDI (326ch) Compétition quattro tiptronic 8–240 kW (326 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2015A7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) quattro S tronic 7–245 kW (333 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2015S7 V8 4.0 TFSI (450ch) quattro S tronic 7–331 kW (450 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC215 g/km
2013–2015RS 7 SPORTBACK V8 4.0 TFSI (560ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC 8–412 kW (560 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic9.5–9.8 L/100 km NEDC221–229 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 2.8 FSI (204ch) MULTITRONIC 8–150 kW (204 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 2.8 FSI (204ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 3.0 TDI (204ch) MULTITRONIC 8–150 kW (204 PS)DieselContinuously variable (CVT)5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 3.0 TDI (204ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 3.0 TDI (245ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–180 kW (245 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 3.0 TDI CLEAN DIESEL (245ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–180 kW (245 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2013–2014A7 V6 3.0 TFSI (310ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–228 kW (310 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2012–2014A7 V6 3.0 BiTDI (313ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC 8–230 kW (313 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.3–6.4 L/100 km NEDC166–169 g/km
2014S7 V8 4.0 TFSI (420ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–309 kW (420 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2012–2013A7 V6 3.0 TFSI (300ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–220 kW (299 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2012–2013S7 V8 4.0 TFSI (420 ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7 · S7 V8 4.0 TFSI (420ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC 7–309 kW (420 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2012A7 V6 3.0 TDI (245ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC 8–180 kW (245 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2018SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21–24 MPG (9.8–11.2 L/100 km) EPA233–261 g/km
2013–2018SIDI4.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA265–298 g/km
2014–2018SIDI4.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA293–318 g/km
2014–20163.0 LDiesel8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA213–217 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2018Mid-size3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic9.9–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle232–262 g/km
2014–2018Mid-size4.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.5–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle293–318 g/km
2013–2018Mid-size4.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual11.4–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle265–298 g/km
2014–2016Mid-size3.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.8–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle213–217 g/km
2014Mid-size4.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.