Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Skoda Octavia IV

vRS 2.0 TSI

245 hpGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,508 kg
    3,325 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
110.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
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-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
450L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,405L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
66L
CO2 emissions-
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 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 IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

Although Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 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 IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 IVvRS 2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
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

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 IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,690 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
-
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 vRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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