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Audi A4 Avant vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Audi A7?

Audi A4 Avant vs Audi A7: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Audi A7

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

A7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers visibly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is barely faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Audi A7 tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A4 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,495 L, about 105 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
Audi A4 Avant
Audi A7

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Audi A4 Avant
Audi A7

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
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