Audi A7 45 TFSI vs 740i — full comparison

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

740i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD traction, quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, and a 535 L trunk make the Audi A7 45 TFSI a capable premium choice for long-distance driving with five aboard. Efficiency is solid for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, though its price and focus mean city-centric users may prefer something smaller or thriftier.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

740i

A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety335 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 65 / 63

City 32 / 27

Budget / value 48 / 37

Road trip 69 / 65

Performance 38 / 32

Cargo 30 / 28

Practical 46 / 43

Premium 62 / 68

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 45 TFSI · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 45 TFSI 740i

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Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD stability and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident highway passing.
535 L trunk and five seats suit road trips with a growing family.
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km combined.
Balances performance, space, and AWD at a competitive spec for the premium segment.
Premium pricing at $68,800 won’t fit tight budgets.
Less compelling for short, stop‑start city use.
Not ideal for cargo‑heavy routines despite decent trunk volume.
Five-seat layout only; not for larger families needing three rows.

740i

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 45 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 45 TFSI uses 7.4 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick 740i if…

More power

740i puts out 335 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

740i

Verdict

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