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Volkswagen Arteon

6 model years from 2019 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Volkswagen Arteon
Pictured: 2018 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2019–2024
Class
Large Cars
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Best MPG
25–28 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2023 (14)
Fewest problems
2020
Interest
8,380 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2024 Arteon in brief

The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon is a large car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,618 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 0% better than the 2024 large car average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Volkswagen Arteon has 6 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2024.

Its most efficient year was 2023 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the tires (8), tires › sidewall (7), forward collision avoidance › adaptive cruise control (7).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.

2021 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 43 owner complaints.

How the 2019 Arteon compares

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a large car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,618 lb.

About the Volkswagen Arteon

The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen. Described as a large family car or a mid-size car, it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is a direct successor to the CC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon was positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform.

From the Wikipedia article "Volkswagen Arteon", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2024 Arteon pros & cons

Full 2024 details →

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Arteon changes by model year

  1. 2024
    • Best combined MPG down from 28 to 25
  2. 2022
    • Best combined MPG up from 25 to 28

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 6 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo25 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated00
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated114
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated05
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo25 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated414
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo25 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated02
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo25 MPG191.3 in3,618 lbNot rated18
Best combined MPG by model year — Volkswagen Arteon
2019: 25 MPG2020: 25 MPG2021: 25 MPG2022: 28 MPG2023: 28 MPG2024: 25 MPG201920202021202220232024max 28 MPG

Alternatives to the 2024 Arteon

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 Toyota Corolla50 MPG★★★★★3
2024 Honda Civic36 MPGNot rated3
2024 Honda Accord48 MPGNot rated6
2024 Toyota Crown41 MPGNot rated3
2024 Toyota Camry52 MPG★★★★★1
2024 Nissan GT-R18 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Tires8
Tires › Sidewall7
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control7
Electrical System7
Wheels4
Lane Departure › Warning3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking3
Owner complaints by model year — Volkswagen Arteon
2019: 82020: 22021: 142022: 52023: 142024: 0201920202021202220232024max 14
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →