Car comparison

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurbovsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Toyota Celica (T20)

2.0 Turbo

242 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback1994-1999
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    242 hp
    180 kW
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
242hp180kW
240hp179kW
Torque
302Nm223lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
1,785kg3,935lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,420mm174in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
208L
563L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions-
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 3.6 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
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

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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
242 hp
180 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
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
Range score
716 km
445 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleToyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 438 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 198 Nm more
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 403 km (250 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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