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
Volkswagen Arteon vs Mercedes-AMG CLA Comparison
Volkswagen Arteon
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Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
409 to 508 km
51L
383 to 454 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$63,640 - $73,240
$99,900 - $126,500
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful engine
- Pointy front-end
- High-tech cabin
Misses
- Huge price impost over A35
- Performance seats should be standard...
- ...as should adaptive cruise control
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
- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 206kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 4950 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 9 - 10 | |
