2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

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Rating8.6

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Midsize Sedan
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$74,900 - $80,250
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on June 22, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent power output and acceleration.

Expensive price tag compared to rivals.

All-new model for 2021.

Luxurious and high-quality interior.

The sloping roofline eats into the rear headroom.

Comfortable and silent cabin.

Unintuitive infotainment interface.

Plush ride quality.

Specs & Features

$74,900

price

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft.

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a single electric motor, fused to a 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic transmission, the 2021 Audi A7 PHEV makes 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain helps the A7 PHEV cover 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. You can drive the A7 PHEV for 24 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the A7 PHEV achieves an impressive 68 MPGe combined while getting 29 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $75,945, the A7 PHEV makes a formidable competitor in the midsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the BMW 530e xDrive PHEV and the Volvo S90 Recharge PHEV. 

Buying Advice

The 2021 Audi A7 PHEV is the latest addition to the A7 lineup for the 2021 model year. Among the two trims on offer, we recommend the Premium Plus trim which offers superior value for money.

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $74,900 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay
    • Bang & Olufsen premium audio system
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Lane keeping assist
    Prestige
    $80,250 onwards
    • Frontal cross-traffic alert
    • Head-Up display
    • Noise-Reducing side windows
    • Soft-Close doors
    • Traffic sign reader

Compare to similar cars

Price

$74,900- $80,250

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.64

Horsepower

591 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

590 lb.-ft. @ 2050 rpm

Capacity

5

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$57,200- $59,500

plug-in-hybrid

7.49

288 hp @ 3800 rpm

310 lb.-ft.

5

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2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.7 sec14.3 sec155 mph
    5.7 sec14.4 sec130 mph

    2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      26 mpg34 mpg29 mpg13.7 gal.356.2/465.8 mi.
      24 mpg29 mpg26 mpg12.1 gal.290.4/350.9 mi.

      2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        195.9 in.75.1 in.55.9 in.4.2 in.115.2 in.
        195.8 in.73.5 in.58.4 in.5.7 in.117.1 in.

        2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        192.7 in.73.9 in.58.2 in.-108.3 in.

        2021 Volvo S60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.6 in.5.8 in.113.1 in.

        2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          21.6 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          10 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.

          2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
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            97.1 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
            16.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.

            2021 Audi A7 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              1102 lbs.4773 lbs.
              798 lbs.4222 lbs.

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