Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2019
VS

Skoda Superb III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,576kg3,474lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
133.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
128.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
625L
Max trunk volume-
1,760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDISkoda Superb III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
42.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,576 kg
3,474 lb
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 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 TDI
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
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 TDI8.0 s
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: 0.1 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: 1.2 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 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 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 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,576 kg
3,474 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,404 km
873 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 2.0 TDISkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 166 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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