2021 Kia Stinger vs 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2021 Kia Stinger

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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GT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stinger GT AWD	17	25	$39,200	$41,790
Stinger GT RWD	17	25	$37,136	$39,590
Stinger GT-Line AWD	21	29	$33,101	$35,290
Stinger GT-Line RWD	22	29	$31,037	$33,090
Stinger GT1 AWD	17	25	$44,732	$47,690
Stinger GT1 RWD	17	25	$42,669	$45,490
Stinger GT2 AWD	17	25	$49,330	$52,590
Stinger GT2 RWD	17	25	$47,266	$50,390

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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

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,200

$35,478

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,790

$36,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$697 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Stinger puts a pretty face to well-balanced ride and handling.

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

TCC Likes

Excellent performance
Bargain pricing
Good looks overall

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

TCC Dislikes

Base cars don’t have automatic braking
Lots of scoops and ducts
We’d love to see a more powerful version

Gear shift hiccup
Cramped console
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

96.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.5

Length, Overall (in)

190.2

191.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

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)

13.8

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

18.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/35HR19

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/40HR19

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4023

3686

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

376 @ 1300

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

365 @ 6000

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Stinger

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.9

7.0

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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