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Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    98 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,556kg3,430lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
56.2s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
142mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.2 s
52.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.2 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.9 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 183 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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