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2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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Arteon
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2021 2.0T SE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan
most popular
Price:   -  From $36,995
2021 2.0T SEL R-Line 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $41,595
2021 2.0T SEL R-Line 4dr All-Wheel Drive 4MOTION Sedan Price:   -  From $43,395
2021 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4dr All-Wheel Drive 4MOTION Sedan Price:   -  From $46,995

Overview

What's New

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon receives a substantial refresh for its third year on the market. The exterior wears a revised grille complemented by an available LED light bar. Interiors receive a refinished dashboard with touch-sensitive climate controls, an updated infotainment interface, and newly standard configurable digital gauges. The SE gains aluminum trim inside, while SEL models get translucent appliques. A semi-autonomous driving system called Travel Assist is available for the first time.

Choosing your Volkswagen Arteon

The Arteon is available in three trim levels: SE, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line. Pricing starts at $38,190 including destination and tops out at $48,190 for the SEL Premium R-Line.

Engine Choices

Every trim is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 260 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission does the shifting. The front-drive SE and SEL R-Line are EPA-rated at 22 miles per gallon city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 combined.

The SEL Premium R-Line comes exclusively with VW's 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Estimates for this model ease to 20/29/23 mpg (city/highway/combined).

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Arteon is surprisingly spacious inside, and five can get comfortable with no problem. While it looks like a proper sedan, the Arteon is actually a hatchback with 27.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seat. With the seats folded, the Arteon can handle up to 55 cubic feet of stuff — on par with many compact crossovers.

Volkswagen Arteon

Safety Features

The Arteon starts out with blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and front collision mitigation with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.

Stepping up to the SEL R-Line brings adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and front and rear parking sensors. The new Travel Assist feature can integrate the underlying technology into a semi-autonomous driving experience. SEL Premium R-Line tops things off with a surround-view camera.

Connectivity

The standard infotainment system for the Arteon covers all the bases. Buyers get an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, eight-speakers, two USB ports, HD and satellite radio, wi-fi capability, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The SEL trims also get wireless device charging and a rear USB port. A 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is exclusive to the SEL Premium R-Line.

Volkswagen Arteon

SE — From $38,190

The SE features a leatherette interior with heated 12-way power front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, aluminum trim, push-button start, and VW's Digital Cockpit.

Other perks include an adaptive suspension, automatic wipers, proximity key access, and heated power side mirrors with driver auto-dimming. The SE rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels.

SEL R-Line — From $42,790

The SEL R-Line goes upmarket with Nappa leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, remote start, and ambient interior lighting pared with translucent trim. The exterior gets 19-inch wheels and adaptive headlights connected by an LED accent strip.

SEL R-Line Premium — $48,190

Along with AWD, the SEL R-Line Premium offers ventilated front seats with driver massage, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. A hands-free power liftgate and 20-inch wheels are also part of the deal.

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CarsDirect Tip

The SE carries a nice set of features, but there are no options to spice things up. The SEL R-Line provides enough extras — like Nappa leather and the panoramic sunroof — to fully justify its higher price. The SEL R-Line Premium gets our recommendation only if your travels require AWD.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 268 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Transmission
8-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
22 / 32 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 268 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
22 / 32 / 27 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Aluminum
Fuel Tank
18.2 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$70
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
56.2 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
191.4 "
Exterior Width
73.7 "
Exterior Height
56.5 "
Front Headroom
37.7 "
Rear Headroom
37.0 "
Front Legroom
41.2 "
Rear Legroom
40.2 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,686 Lbs.
Wheel Base
112 "
Turning Radius
19.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
V-tex Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm With 360l Am/fm/hd/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
8
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Climatronic
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Front Assist (forward Collision Warning And Autonomous Emergency Braking) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Side Assist Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Pedestrian Monitoring Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System (afs) Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months

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