Which is the most popular engine in the Audi A7?

The diesel engines have been by far the most popular options with the Audi A7. Specifically the 3.0-litre TDI V6 is the most popular, because of its outstanding performance yet fantastic fuel economy of 50mpg+.

Which are the most popular model variants?

New A7 models are available in several variants, including Sport, S Line and Black Edition. The S Line and Black Edition have been among the favourites with their upgraded equipment. A newer S Line comes with privacy glass and 20-inch wheels, while the Black Edition adds a sport contour leather-wrapped steering wheel.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for the available Technology Package that bundles the 360° camera with a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system. It also comes with a multi-coloured LED interior lighting pack, a head-up display and a remote parking assistant.

Is the Audi A7 a good family car?

Yes, the Audi A7 is a spacious car that can carry up to five adults. The boot space is also large, more than the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé and Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Is there a hybrid version of the Audi A7?

There has been a plug-in hybrid A7 available, known as the 55 TFSI e. This powertrain offers 355bhp for a 0-60mph time of 5.5 seconds. When charged, it allows up to 25 miles of electric-only driving before transitioning to electric power.

Is the Audi A7 available as an automatic?

The Audi A7 has only been built with an automatic transmission. Audi has never offered a manual gearbox with the A7.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Yes, Audi has provided both front- and four-wheel drive A7 models. The four-wheel drive system, known as quattro, is much more popular than the front-wheel drive configuration, so it is much easier to find among used examples.

201 Used Audi A7 cars for sale

Audi A72011 (11) - 3.0 TDI V6 SE Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (4Seat)

£3,500

3L
141.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Oxford Automotive

01865410504 *

Audi A72017 (17) - 3.0 BiTDI V6 Black Edition Sportback Tiptronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£18,295

Finance available £355 pm

3L
84.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Precision Motor Group

02039537318 *

Audi A72022 (22) - 2.0 TDI 40 S line Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (204 p

£30,990

Finance available £616 pm

2L
26.9K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Cartime Bury

01613887693 *

4.4/5 Stars

Audi A72020 (70) - 2.0 TFSI E QUATTRO COMPETITION 5d 249 BHP 5-Door

£28,000

2L
69.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Atlas Autos Ltd

01206987248 *

Audi A72013 - 3.0 TDI S Line 5dr Multitronic [5 Seat]

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£11,950

3L
82.8K
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Diesel
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Hatchback

Brian McManus Car Sales Ltd

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Audi A72014 (14) - 3.0 TDI Quattro Black Ed 5dr S Tronic [5 Seat]

Low Mileage

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

3L
74.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Isaac Motors

01792952517 *

Audi A72017 (67) - AUTOMATIC S-A 3.0 SPORTBACK TDI QUATTRO BLACK EDITION 5-Door

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£17,995

3L
71.7K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Lottbridge Motoring Centre Ltd

01323407763 *

Audi A72011 - 3.0 TDI S Line 5dr Multitronic

£9,995

2.1L
128.5K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Coupe

Empire Autos NI

02890023547 *

Audi A72025 (25) - 45 TFSI Quattro Black Edition 5dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£52,490

2L
800.0
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Coventry Audi

02475187142 *

4.6/5 Stars

Audi A72017 (17) - 3.0 TDI V6 Black Edition Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s)

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

3L
105.9K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hartington Motors

01942365314 *

Audi A72016 - 4.0 RS 7 Performance Sportback TFSI Quattro Auto 4WD 5dr

Low Mileage

£34,995

Finance available £698 pm

4L
66.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Coupe

S.M.T Automotive Ltd

01296326349 *

4.8/5 Stars

Audi A72021 - Sportback Tdi S Line Mhev 5-Door

£27,220

Finance available £586 pm

2L
39.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hippo Approved

01254445378 *

Audi A72014 (14) - 3.0 TDI Quattro Black Ed 5dr S Tronic [5 Seat]

Low Mileage

£12,864

3L
78.1K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Horsepower Motor Centre Ltd

01732927681 *

Audi A72014 - 3.0 TDI V6 SE Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic quattro Euro 5 (s/s) (245 ps)

Reduced

£9,260

3L
101.1K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Westbrook Car Sales

01733794312 *

0/5 Stars

Audi A72013 (13) - 3.0 TDI V6 Black Edition Sportback Tiptronic quattro Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,750

3L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Manchester Performance Cars Ltd

01616942467 *

Audi A72021 (21) - 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic

Reduced

£30,500

2L
33.8K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Birmingham Audi

01217288829 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi A72017 (17) - 3.0 TDI V6 Black Edition Sportback 5dr Diesel S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s)

Reduced

£14,283

Finance available £297 pm

3L
99.0K
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Automatic
Hatchback

K W Motors Ltd

01582329327 *

Audi A72018 (18) - 3.0 TDI V6 Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£18,290

Finance available £355 pm

3L
60.6K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ideal Car Centre

01617904497 *

Audi A72011 - TDI QUATTRO SE 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,499

3L
115.3K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Uppingham Car Sales

01572490993 *

0/5 Stars

Audi A72014 - S7 TFSI Quattro 5dr S Tronic

Low Mileage

£19,999

4L
90.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

AutoLine

01212728555 *

Why buy a used Audi A7?

If you're in the market for a car that's practical, stylish and luxurious, then a used Audi A7 is a great choice. This executive hatchback has world-class interior and a sleek, sporty appearance. Its upmarket cabin is filled with high-tech equipment, while Audi ensures that the powertrain lineup continues to balance powerful performance with superb efficiency.

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Pros

Premium interior
Excellent build quality
Good range of engines

Cons

Rivals more exciting to drive
Poor rear seat headroom
Only 4 seats

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Used Audi A7 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Audi has built the A7 with petrol, hybrid and diesel engines, a variety of automatic transmissions, and either front- or four-wheel drive, known as quattro.

Petrol

45 TFSI generates either 241bhp or 261bhp for a 6.0-second 0-60mph time, rated at up to 36mpg, depending on the variant.
Plug-in 50 TFSI generates 294bhp for a 6.1-second 0-60mph time and up to 40 miles of electric-only driving.
Plug-in hybrid 55 TFSI e offers 361bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 5.5 seconds and allowing up to 25 miles of electric-only driving per charge.
Hybrid 55 TFSI generates 335bhp, reaches 60mph in 5.1 seconds and has a fuel economy rating of 33.2mpg.

Diesel

40 TDI outputs 201bhp for a 6.8-second 0-60mph time and an efficiency rating of up to 49.7mpg, depending on the variant.
Older 3.0-litre TDI engines had various outputs between 227bhp and 344bhp, with fuel economy between 35.8mpg and 39.8mpg.

A diesel-electric mild hybrid was also previously available that produced 281bhp from a 3.0-litre engine and achieved 39.8mpg.

Practicality

The Audi A7 is a practical executive model, designed to offer passengers a comfortable experience while providing top tech features.

Interior space

Front seats can have electric adjustments, heating and lumbar support for a more enjoyable drive.
Three people fit comfortably in the rear seat, with taller people having more room in the outer seats.
ISOFIX mounting points for child seats can be easily accessed through the wide-opening rear doors.

Boot space

535-litre boot is much bigger than the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé and slightly larger than the Mercedes-Benz CLS.
40:20:40 split rear seats allow for carrying rear passengers and longer luggage items.
With all of the rear seats down, the boot capacity expands to 1,390 litres.

Safety

2018 Euro NCAP rating was a perfect five stars.
93% given for adult occupant, with child occupant at 85%.
Standard kit includes 10 airbags, seat-belt monitoring and pre-sense emergency mitigation technology.

Technology

10.1-inch infotainment display gives access to Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
8.6-inch display sits below the infotainment screen and is used for heating and ventilation.
12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit display can show speed and other pertinent data, as well as satnav directions.
10-speaker sound system is sufficient, but there's also an available Bang & Olufsen premium system with 16 or 19 speakers attached.

Different generations of used Audi A7

To compete against the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Audi took the Sportback Concept and turned it into the A7 in 2010. It came with a longer and sleeker body than the A6, but shared a lot of the same design features. Now in its second generation, Audi continues to update the lineup's technology and exterior to ensure that it remains competitive and relevant for today's buyers.

Second Generation (2018 to Present)

With the release of the second generation, Audi made sure that the main design elements of the A7 were carried over, but with some important enhancements. The goal was to improve the look of the A7 with more pronounced contours as well as improve its driving dynamics.

Carrying over the digitalisation from the A8 models, the A7 received upgraded technology. Frameless windows were also carried over, ensuring that the Sportback retained its sleek fastback appearance.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 2 - 3
MPG:: 29 - 235
Acceleration:: 5.1 - 8.3 seconds
Boot space:: 380 - 535 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
50 TFSI e 17.9kWh Quattro Sport 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic
Fastest
S7 TDI Quattro S 5dr Tip Auto

First Generation (2010 to 2018)

The A7 was built to stand out in the luxury car market, with the styling features of an estate wagon, saloon and coupé wrapped into one package. From the front, the A7 had a large single-frame grille, similar to that found on the A8. From the side, the sloping roofline stood out and a retractable rear spoiler gave it a sporty look.

In 2014, a refresh was offered with more striking changes to the bumper and grille, while Matrix LED headlights became available. Unique indicator lights were also added, while the taillights received a redesign.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 2.8 - 4
MPG:: 29 - 62
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 8.3 seconds
Boot space:: 535 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
3.0T FSI Quattro S Line 5dr S Tronic
Cheapest
3.0 TDI 5dr Multitronic
Fastest
S7 TFSI Quattro 5dr S Tronic

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