Audi A7 vs Audi RS7
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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Audi RS7

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2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2019 Audi A7

2020 Audi RS7

By Matt Campbell

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.3L/100km (combined)

11.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

A V8 with 800Nm? Yes please
Hatchback practicality
Standard air suspension

Dislikes

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

Limited rear headroom
Rear legroom could be better
Cabin storage isn't great

2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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2020 Audi RS7 Summary

If you’re looking for a sedan version of the RS 6 Avant, then you’ve come to the right place – sort of. See there is no RS 6 Sedan, but the RS 7 Sportback is the next best thing – you may even find it an even better thing because not only does it share RS 6 Avant’s outrageous engine and high-performance hardware, it’s also a sedan …but with a hatchback.

And if that kind of thing makes you happy, sit down – because the new generation RS 7 Sportback has just landed.

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2019 Audi A7 2020 Audi RS7

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Verdict

The new-generation RS 7 Sportback heralds the further evolution of this large majestic beast, with more features, a beautifully finished cabin and with more grunt with the looks to match. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of power, dynamics and comfort in the Audi range – apart from in the RS 6 Avant of course.

Audi A7 vs Audi RS7 What's the difference?

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Audi A7 vs Audi RS7
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