Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI

Audi A7 2018 2.0 diesel description

Hatchback Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI is being produced from January, 2018. It has three-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 204 horsepower on 3750 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A7 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Audi A7 2018 versions, fuel consumption in city - 5.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1280 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1360 kilometers on highway.

Audi A7 safety

During safety testing Audi A7 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A7 is evaluated with outstanding rate 93 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A7 got 81 points from 100.
Audi A7 safety equipment has been rated as good - 76 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Audi A7 version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A7 2018 2.0 Sportback 40 TDI quattro AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 4.6 litres per 100 km.
Audi A7 2018

Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1968 cm3 Diesel, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 122 g/km
Power: 204 HP ON 3750 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 245 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 (combined) 5.3 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.97m (length) 1.91m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 535 litres
Gross weight: 2375 kg

Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI engine DFBA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1968 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 95.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81 mm
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Audi A7 2018 Sportback 40 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 204 HP ON 3750 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2018
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2021 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi Q5

All Audi A7 hatchback [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Audi A7 2018 2.0 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km All wheel
Audi A7 2018 2.0 Sportback 40 TDI 2.0 Diesel 204 HP 4.9 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A7 2018 2.0 Sportback 40 TDI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 204 HP 4.6 l/100km All wheel
Audi A7 2018 3.0 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 6.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A7 2018 3.0 Sportback 45 TDI quattro 4x4 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 5.8 l/100km All wheel
Audi A7 2018 3.0 Sportback 50 TDI quattro 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP)

3.0 Diesel 286 HP 5.5 l/100km All wheel
Audi A7 2018 reviews
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