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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,656 kg
    3,651 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
280hp209kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,656kg3,651lb
1,828kg4,030lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
563L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
152g/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 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 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
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 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 TSI5.5 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 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
930 km
578 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 172 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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