Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020
Car comparison
Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Superb III 1.8 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed237 km/h147 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions135 g/km
- Best estimated range1,119 km695 mi
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score91/100
Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI
- Lightest1,390 kg3,064 lb
- Best power-to-weight129 hp/t97 kW/t7.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk625 L
- Best practicality score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 180hp134kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,541kg3,397lb | 1,390kg3,064lb |
| Gross weight | 2,160kg4,762lb | 2,017kg4,447lb |
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 125.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph Calculated | 125.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 38.6s Calculated | 41.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4s Calculated | 7.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 129hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,119km695mi Calculated | 1,082km672mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Length | 4,866mm192in | 4,861mm191in |
| Width | 1,871mm74in | 1,864mm73in |
| Height | 1,450mm57in | 1,468mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,836mm112in | 2,841mm112in |
| Front track | 1,591mm63in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,583mm62in | 1,572mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 138mm5in | 149mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 563L | 625L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,557L | 1,760L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 135g/km | 137g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 4,200-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 4,000-6,200 rpm | 1,450-3,900 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.4 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 8.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 38.6 s | 41.6 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 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 | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 15.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 143 km/h 89 mph | 142 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW |
Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 1,541 kg 3,397 lb |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 237 km/h 147 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 7.9 s |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 8.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 129 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 1,119 km 695 mi |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 1,082 km 672 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.9 s | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW | 8.0 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.
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| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 8.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | 129 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III1.8 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 8.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,541 kg 3,397 lb | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,119 km 695 mi | 1,082 km 672 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 135 g/km | 137 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 563 L 19.9 cu ft | 625 L 22.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 129 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI | Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,549 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
- Has 10 hp more
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 2 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 151 kg lighter
- Has 6 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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