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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,557 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,573kg3,468lb
1,504kg3,316lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
125.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
137.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
54.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,835mm112in
2,837mm112in
Front track-
1,591mm63in
Rear track-
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume-
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
54.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,504 kg
3,316 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 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 1.1 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

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 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.0 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
9.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
1,404 km
873 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 TDIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 994 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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