Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIvsAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,828kg4,030lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
410L
Max trunk volume-
1,361L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
61L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
39.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI has 36 hp more than AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 mi
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
880 km
547 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 2.0 BiTDIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi19.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,819 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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