Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIvsKia 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 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Kia Stinger

2.0 GDI

256 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
280hp209kW
256hp191kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,641kg3,618lb
1,642kg3,620lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIKia Stinger 2.0 GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 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 TSIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
KiaStinger2.0 GDI
256 hp
191 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI has 24 hp more than Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI5.6 s
KiaStinger2.0 GDI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 TSI and Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI: 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 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 TSI
904 km
562 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 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.6 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 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 TSIKiaStinger2.0 GDI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
1,642 kg
3,620 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
904 km
562 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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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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 TSIKia Stinger 2.0 GDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Kia Stinger 2.0 GDI

  • Has 3 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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