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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Superb III · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Skoda Superb III · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,703 kg
    3,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSISkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
280hp209kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,703kg3,754lb
1,761kg3,882lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,268kg5,000lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
96.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,869mm192in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
563L
625L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
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 Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSISkoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSISkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has 40 hp more than Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
1,761 kg
3,882 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,869 mm
191.7 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.2 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSISkodaSuperb IIIFacelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
1,761 kg
3,882 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Length
4,869 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
917 km
570 mi
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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 Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSISkoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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