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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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • 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
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,146kg4,731lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
125.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
137.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
43.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
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
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
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Performance charts

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

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
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
43.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 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
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 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
1,510 kg
3,329 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
234 km/h
145 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 Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
1,467 km
911 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
8.3 s
234 km/h
145 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.3 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
8.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,467 km
911 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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