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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIvsKia Stinger 2.0 GDI

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

Kia Stinger

2.0 GDI

256 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • 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

Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Lightest
    1,642 kg
    3,620 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
240hp179kW
256hp191kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,828kg4,030lb
1,642kg3,620lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,905mm114in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,619mm64in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
406L
Max trunk volume-
1,114L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIKia Stinger 2.0 GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
KiaStinger2.0 GDI6,200 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
30.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
256 hp
191 kW

Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: 16 hp (12 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
353 Nm
260 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
1,642 kg
3,620 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
232 km/h
144 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: 2.4 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
723 km
449 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
256 hp
191 kW
6.0 s
232 km/h
144 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.0 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
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
1,642 kg
3,620 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIKia Stinger 2.0 GDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 147 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 396 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 186 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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