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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

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Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,641 kg
    3,618 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
280hp209kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,703kg3,754lb
1,641kg3,618lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
563L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
1,641 kg
3,618 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,862 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.6 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 2020R 2.0 TSI
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteonFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
1,641 kg
3,618 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
857 km
533 mi
904 km
562 mi
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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