The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 35,300

€ 52,700

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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
4030 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
714 lb
17.72 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DAD*
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
237 hp
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
17 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
40 mpg
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
804 mi
Range
695 mi
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
695 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).
121.3 kWh
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
1173 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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