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 Audi RS5 Comparison
Volkswagen Arteon
Audi RS5
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Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
409 to 508 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$63,640 - $73,240
$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace 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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
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)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$4,500)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 206kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 4950 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 10 | |
