2023 Audi A7  RealSafeCars92Safety Rating

#3 of 2023 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#17 of all 2023 vehicles


The A7, a mainstay of Audi's lineup since 2010, is a midsize sedan with seating up to 5. The Audi A7 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Audi offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2023 Audi A7 is very safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2023 Audi A7 has a score of 92, implying a 0.026% chance of driver death (2.3% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2023 Audi A7 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0257% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.9302%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0257% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.9302% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Audi A7 is 45% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2023 Audi A7 is 49% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features on the 2023 Audi A7 can protect loved ones by preventing accidents and reducing accident severity. The following active safety system is included even on lower trims/versions of the 2023 Audi A7: Audi Pre Sense. There are optional safety features on the 2023 Audi A7 which may add to the cost but should be strongly considered --- Active Lane Assist and Audi Side Assist.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but another may also improve safety. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Audi A7. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

10076Maserati GhibliHyundai Genesis G90Volvo V60 RechargeGenesis G80 ElectricV. V90 Cross CountryA. e-tron SportbackAudi Q8Volvo XC60 RechargeA. A6 Allroad (Wagon)Audi A7Acura MDXAudi A6Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2023 Audi A7 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 76 to 100. The 2023 Audi A7 is safer than the 2023 Maserati Ghibli and the 2022 Hyundai Genesis G90 and less safe than the 2023 Audi Q8 and the 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback. It is about as safe as the 2023 Audi A6, the 2023 Acura MDX, and the 2023 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon).

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