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

€ 42,600

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.06 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAD*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
187 hp
Arteon 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Arteon 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Arteon 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
804 mi
Range
684 mi
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
684 mi
Arteon 2.0 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Arteon 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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