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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIvsMG MG7 II 2.0T

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

MG MG7 II

2.0T

261 hp1986 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2022-present

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
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

MG MG7 II 2.0T

  • Highest torque
    405 Nm
    299 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    33.9 mpg US
    40.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    937 km
    582 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSIMGMG7 II2.0T
Power
280hp209kW
261hp195kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
405Nm299lb-ft
Curb weight
1,641kg3,618lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
99.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,986cc121cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,884mm192in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,889mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,778mm109in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
375L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIMG MG7 II 2.0TPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • MG MG7 II 2.0T: 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
MGMG7 II2.0T5,500-6,000 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSIMGMG7 II2.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
29.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
MGMG7 II2.0T
261 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI has 19 hp more than MG MG7 II 2.0T.

The biggest power difference is between MG MG7 II 2.0T and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 19 hp (14 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
405 Nm
299 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
1,650 kg
3,638 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
MGMG7 II2.0T6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and MG MG7 II 2.0T: 0.9 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.7 mpg UK

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
MGMG7 II2.0T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
937 km
582 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
261 hp
195 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 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 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.7 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.7 mpg UK
6.5 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
MGMG7 II2.0T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSIMGMG7 II2.0T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.7 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
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
937 km
582 mi
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIMG MG7 II 2.0T
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,041 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,822 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

MG MG7 II 2.0T

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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