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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsToyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Toyota Celica (T20)

2.0 Turbo

242 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Power
280hp209kW
242hp180kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
302Nm223lb-ft
Curb weight
1,656kg3,651lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,420mm174in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,835mm112in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,490mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
208L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIToyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI has 38 hp more than Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
302 Nm
223 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
1,390 kg
3,064 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 0.6 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 2.4 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
716 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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

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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
242 hp
180 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
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
Range score
930 km
578 mi
716 km
445 mi
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIToyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 266 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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