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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2021-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019

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
  • Lightest
    1,541 kg
    3,397 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
125.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg 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
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
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
138mm5in
Trunk volume
563L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
136g/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 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 ACT-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 ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
56.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 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 ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT 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 ACT
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 ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 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 ACT
220 km/h
137 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 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.0 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 ACT
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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 ACT
1,100 km
684 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 ACT
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
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 ACT
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
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 ACT
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 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 ACT
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
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 ACT
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
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,866 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
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
136 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
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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