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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 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 · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2021-2023
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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
125.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
124.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
148mm6in
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
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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 Superb III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 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
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSISkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
41.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,541 kg
3,397 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
237 km/h
147 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,119 km
695 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.9 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
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 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
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 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
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,866 mm
191.6 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
135 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
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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TSISkoda Superb III 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 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 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 151 km (94 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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