2021 Genesis G80 vs 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2021 Genesis G80

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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2.5T AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G80 2.5T AWD	22	30	$47,692	$50,850
G80 2.5T RWD	23	32	$44,739	$47,700
G80 3.5T AWD	18	26	$58,378	$62,250
G80 3.5T RWD	19	27	$55,426	$59,100

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SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE FWD	22	32	$35,478	$36,995
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$45,068	$46,995
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$41,616	$43,395
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	32	$39,890	$41,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,692

$35,478

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,850

$36,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$848 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Genesis G80 drops the mic with fastback style and fast-forward features.

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better.

TCC Likes

Fastback sedan design
Gorgeous interior
Twin-turbo V-6

Dynamic instrument cluster
Standard safety features
Subtle but sexy style inside and out

TCC Dislikes

Headlight and taillight designs might be trying too hard
Limited dealer network

Gear shift hiccup
Cramped console
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.8

96.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.3

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

118.5

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

73.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

18.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1650

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

268 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

3.14

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

5.59

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.99

Summary

Vehicle Name

Genesis G80

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.0

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3686

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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