Audi A7 vs VW Arteon – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon has a distinctly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43300 £, while the Audi A7 costs 55000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11747 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 630 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A7 performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 pulls significantly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm difference.

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: VW Arteon offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the VW Arteon is somewhat lighter – 1607 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers hardly any more room – 590 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs a touch better – up to 1632 L, which is about 242 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, Audi A7 slight takes the win – 600 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A7 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.