Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Skoda Superb III

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,526 kg
    3,364 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,526kg3,364lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
127.2s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
124.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
138mm5in
148mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
625L
Max trunk volume-
1,760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSISkoda Superb III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI4,180-6,000 rpm1,500-4,180 rpm6,250 rpm
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
41.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
1,580 kg
3,483 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 TSI
239 km/h
149 mph
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI7.7 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 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 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,100 km
684 mi
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
1,269 km
789 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
239 km/h
149 mph
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Skoda Superb III 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 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSISkoda Superb III 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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