Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Skoda Octavia IV

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2024
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,548 kg
    3,413 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    97 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.3 L/100 km
    71.3 mpg US
    85.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,351 km
    840 mi
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,548kg3,413lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
133.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
48.2s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.3L/100 km71.3mpg US85.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,351km840mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
600L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,555L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,700-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.2 s
56.2 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
1,548 kg
3,413 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI8.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 2.3 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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
1,351 km
840 mi
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI 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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 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
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,548 kg
3,413 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
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
Range score
1,351 km
840 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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