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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,703 kg
    3,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,703kg3,754lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
563L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has more power, Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 0.4 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 R 2.0 TSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 112 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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