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 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Volkswagen Arteon
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Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
409 to 508 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$63,640 - $73,240
$61,900 - $91,600
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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
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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)
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
Colours Available
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 206kW | 208kW - 366kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 4950 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 350Nm - 590Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | - | |
