The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20)
€ 35,300

€ 38,300

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT and the Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR are absolutely identical. Both are 191.4 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
73.7
83.7
57.1
73.7
83.7
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
111.7
191.4
111.7
191.4
191.4 in
Length
191.4 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.83 %

General
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
3H
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAD*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
56 mpg
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
804 mi
Range
976 mi
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
976 mi
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft