8.2
2023 Volkswagen Arteon review
Volkswagen's passenger car flagship remains an underappreciated gem, especially as a Shooting Brake. It's pretty, plush and practical.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Volkswagen Arteon
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS
Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
736 km
66L
409 to 508 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$183,600 - $197,600
$63,640 - $73,240
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
- Magno Paint (+$4,900)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW | 140kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6100 | 4200 - 4950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
