Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboVan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,573 kg
    3,468 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,573kg3,468lb
2,294kg5,057lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
125.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
127.1s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
112.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
5,304mm209in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,990mm78in
Wheelbase
2,835mm112in
3,400mm134in
Ground clearance-
202mm8in
Max trunk volume
1,557L
6,700L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
125g/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 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,400-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
112.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
132 km/h
82 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2,294 kg
5,057 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 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
203 km/h
126 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 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI8.9 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 2.3 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 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.9 s
203 km/h
126 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Length
5,304 mm
208.8 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,573 kg
3,468 lb
2,294 kg
5,057 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Length
5,304 mm
208.8 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in
Range score
1,404 km
873 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
1,557 L
55.0 cu ft
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Is 721 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 404 km (251 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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