Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIvsSkoda Superb III 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Skoda Superb III

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    625 L
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,828kg4,030lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
118.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,031km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
625L
Max trunk volume-
1,760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDISkoda Superb III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
32.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI has 20 hp more than Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Superb III 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 mi
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.0 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 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDISkodaSuperb III2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,031 km
641 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
625 L
22.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDISkoda Superb III 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Skoda Superb III 2.0 TSI

  • Is 398 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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