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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Skoda Octavia IV

vRS 2.0 TSI

245 hpGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSISkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,656kg3,651lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
110.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,866mm192in
4,690mm185in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,835mm112in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,535mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,405L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSISkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
1,508 kg
3,325 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5.5 s
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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

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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
SkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSISkodaOctavia IVvRS 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
930 km
578 mi
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Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia IV vRS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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