Arteon 280 TSI vs Scirocco R
Volkswagen · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Scirocco R
Beats the Arteon 280 TSI by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Scirocco R beats the Arteon 280 TSI by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Scirocco R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
280 hp
280 hp
0–100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
350 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$50,000
$40,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Arteon 280 TSI
Scirocco R
100 m
6.143s
6.093s
1/8 mile
9.060s
8.989s
1/4 mile
13.573s
13.476s
1 km
24.152s
24.009s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Scirocco R is $40,000 vs $50,000 for the Arteon 280 TSI — a $10,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Arteon 280 TSI or the Scirocco R?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Scirocco R is faster, beating the Arteon 280 TSI by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Arteon 280 TSI vs the Scirocco R?
The Arteon 280 TSI hits 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the Scirocco R does it in 5.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Arteon 280 TSI produces 280 hp; the Scirocco R produces 280 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Arteon 280 TSI tops out at 250 km/h, and the Scirocco R reaches 250 km/h.
Discussion (0)
Loading…