Volkswagen2017-present Arteon Overview

Volkswagen Arteon Overview (2017 - present)

2017 - present

Tech Specs Summary


135 - 155 mph

4.9 - 9.5 seconds

148 - 316 BHP

31.4 - 256.8 mpg
kg
1,504 - 1,828 kg

453 - 1,557 L (Coupé)

455 - 1,632 L (Estate)
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The Volkswagen Arteon is produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen and started production in 2017. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and comes as either a coupé or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 148 BHP 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine all the way to a 316 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Volkswagen Arteon R
(2021 - present)
...Arteon R

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Arteon is the Volkswagen Arteon R which scores 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 316 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 178 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake TSI eHybrid is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 2,824 miles and can store 455-1,497 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,600 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2017
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
85%
Safety Assist
82%
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