Audi A7 Second generation
Audi A7 (Second generation) was built in 2018 2025 (Global), as a 5-door liftback; 4-door sedan (A7L, China). Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L turbo FSI I4 (45 TFSI); 3.0 L turbo FSI V6 (55 TFSI); 3.0 L turbo MHEV FSI V6; 2.9 L twin-turbo FSI V6 (S7); 4.0 L twin-turbo…. Size: 4,969 x 1,926 x 1,422 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1890 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The second generation A7 was revealed in October 2017, officially launching in Germany in February 2018, and has been on sale in Europe since late 2017. It made its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 12 January 2018. Production started in February 2018 at Audi's Neckarsulm plant.
Engine
At launch, the A7 was powered by a six-cylinder petrol engine making 250 kW and 500 Nm, an engine also used in the new Audi A8. Further engines became available soon after the start of production. All units receive a 48-volt vehicle electrical system, which together with the belt alternator starter (BAS) comprises the mild hybrid system.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (57 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 4,900 mm, and longer than 71% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
- 118 mm above the median of 1,808 mm, and wider than 88% of the 40 other sedan models in this database.
- 38 mm below the median of 1,460 mm, and lower than 82% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
- 76 mm above the median of 2,850 mm, and longer than 84% of the 38 other sedan models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)25 mpg = 9.4 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2025
- Fuel cost per 100 km14.109.4 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1410consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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- First generation · 2010-2018
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Can I import a Audi A7 (Second generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Audi A7 (Second generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2043); Canada (2033); United Kingdom (2028); Australia (2043). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Audi A7 (Second generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L turbo FSI I4 (45 TFSI); 3.0 L turbo FSI V6 (55 TFSI); 3.0 L turbo MHEV FSI V6; 2.9 L twin-turbo FSI V6 (S7); 4.0 L twin-turbo FSI V8 (RS 7); Diesel: 2.0 L TDI I4 (40 TDI); 3.0 L TDI V6 (50 TDI); PHEV: 2.0 L turbo FSI I4 (55 TFSIe); electric motor: AC synchronous electric motor (55 TFSIe).
How big is the Audi A7 (Second generation)?
4,969 mm long and 1,926 mm wide and 1,422 mm tall, on a 2,926 mm wheelbase (5-door liftback; 4-door sedan (A7L, China)). For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Audi A7 (Second generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) for model year 2025. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2025)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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