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Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,556 kg
    3,430 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,556kg3,430lb
1,556kg3,430lb
1,556kg3,430lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
+27 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+17 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
+11 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
114.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-20.0 s
Calculated
122.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
127.4s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s-2.0 s
7.6s-1.3 s
8.0s-0.9 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
30.8s-25.4 s
Calculated
37.3s-18.9 s
Calculated
42.6s-13.6 s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,862mm191in
4,862mm191in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,837mm112in
2,837mm112in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
563L
563L
563L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,557L
1,557L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
136g/km
136g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
37.3 s
42.6 s
56.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
88 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.0 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
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
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
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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