Compare 2020 Volkswagen Arteon - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $41,895 | $36,400 | $41,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $40,177 | $33,275 | $38,865 |
| Destination | $1,020 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | Standard | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Foldable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Nappa Leather | Leather | SensaTec Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 Performance | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 450W | 205W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year | HondaLink | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | Park Distance Control |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Road Departure Mitigation | Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/20,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/40VR19.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 255/35YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) | Adaptive Damper System | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 10-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.53 | 3.55 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.4 " | 192.2 " | 185.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.7 " | 73.3 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 57.1 " | 56.8 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 268 @ 5,500 Rpm | 252 @ 6,500 Rpm | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,950 Rpm | 273 @ 1,500 Rpm | 295 @ 1,550 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | N/A | 7.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | N/A | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | N/A | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,854 Lbs. | 3,428 Lbs. | 3,582 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,938 Lbs. | N/A | 4,576 Lbs. |
| Payload | 849 Lbs. | N/A | 825 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 " | 111.4 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 62.5 " | 62.6 " | 62.3 " |
| Rear Track | 62.1 " | 63.1 " | 62.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 19.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 " | N/A | 5.7 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | N/A | .26 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 " | 40.4 " | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 37.5 " | 38.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.0 " | 37.2 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 55.0 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 58.3 " | 56.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 56.5 " | 54.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 27.2 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 55.0 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 14.8 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Good | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.27 | $1.09 | $1.24 |
| Depreciation | $28,444 | $22,160 | $28,748 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,920 | $3,423 | $3,960 |
| Fuel Cost | $9,787 | $7,321 | $7,441 |
| Insurance | $9,982 | $9,358 | $9,383 |
| Maintenance | $3,008 | $3,973 | $3,005 |
| Repairs | $994 | $1,744 | $1,305 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,581 | $1,414 | $753 |
| Total Cost | $63,464 | $54,344 | $61,909 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
