Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2021-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,504 kg
    3,316 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,504kg3,316lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
125.8s99% 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
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,836mm112in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
563L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
135g/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 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 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 TSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 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 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI has 40 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 TSI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,541 kg
3,397 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 TSI
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 TSI7.9 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 TSI
1,119 km
695 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 TSI
190 hp
142 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 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
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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