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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,557 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,573kg3,468lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
125.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
98.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
42.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,835mm112in
2,824mm111in
Front track-
1,587mm62in
Rear track-
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
465L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
40L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
42.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.9 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
1,404 km
873 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 571 km (355 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,092 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 43 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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